CVE-2026-32753: FreeScout is a free help desk and shared inbox built with PHP's Laravel framework

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-32753?

freescout: upgrade to 1.8.209. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-32753 being exploited?

CVE-2026-32753 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-32753 affect?

CVE-2026-32753 affects freescout. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). FreeScout is a free help desk and shared inbox built with PHP's Laravel framework. In versions 1.8.208 and below, bypasses of the attachment view logic and SVG sanitizer make it possible to upload and render an SVG that runs malicious JavaS

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-32753?

Priority 27/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2026-32753 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting freescout. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

FreeScout is a free help desk and shared inbox built with PHP's Laravel framework. In versions 1.8.208 and below, bypasses of the attachment view logic and SVG sanitizer make it possible to upload and render an SVG that runs malicious JavaScript. An extension of .png with content type of image/svg+xml is allowed, and a fallback mechanism on invalid XML leads to unsafe sanitization. The application restricts which uploaded files are rendered inlin

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 88%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-80
Published	2026-03-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: freescout

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-03-19 22:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

freescout freescout UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.8.209

Fixed in: 1.8.209

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy freescout || rpm -q freescout || freescout --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.8.209 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade freescout

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade freescout

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-32753?

freescout: upgrade to 1.8.209. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-32753 being exploited?

CVE-2026-32753 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-32753 affect?

CVE-2026-32753 affects freescout. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). FreeScout is a free help desk and shared inbox built with PHP's Laravel framework. In versions 1.8.208 and below, bypasses of the attachment view logic and SVG sanitizer make it possible to upload and render an SVG that runs malicious JavaS

How urgent is CVE-2026-32753?

Priority 27/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities · Laravel vulnerabilities

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