Description
FreeScout is a free self-hosted help desk and shared mailbox. Prior to version 1.8.215, the mailbox OAuth disconnect action is implemented as `GET /mailbox/oauth-disconnect/{id}/{in_out}/{provider}`. It removes stored OAuth metadata from the mailbox and then redirects. Because it is a GET route, no CSRF token is required and the action can be triggered cross-site against a logged-in mailbox admin. Version 1.8.215 fixes the vulnerability.
Published: 2026-04-21
Score: 5.4 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: CSRF‑enabled OAuth disconnect leads to mailbox outage
Action: Apply Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

FreeScout’s mailbox OAuth disconnect is implemented as a GET route that removes stored OAuth metadata and then redirects. Because the endpoint lacks a CSRF token, an attacker can trigger the request cross‑site against a logged‑in mailbox administrator. The result is the mailbox’s OAuth credentials are deleted and the mailbox loses access to its external email service, causing loss of email flow for the help desk.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability exists in freescout-help-desk:freescout versions issued before 1.8.215. Deployments of those releases that expose the GET /mailbox/oauth‑disconnect/{id}/{in_out}/{provider} endpoint are affected. Administrators should verify the running version and upgrade if it is out of date.

Risk and Exploitability

The flaw bears a CVSS score of 5.4, indicating moderate severity. No EPSS score is available and the issue is not listed in CISA’s KEV catalog, so publicly documented exploitation appears low. The attack vector is straightforward: a malicious site can embed a crafted link in a phishing email or malicious webpage that, when activated by an authenticated mailbox administrator, sends the GET request and forces the OAuth disconnect. The exploit requires only an authenticated session and no additional privileges.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 22, 2026 at 05:39 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade FreeScout to version 1.8.215 or later to remove the CSRF vulnerability.
  • If an upgrade cannot occur immediately, block the GET /mailbox/oauth‑disconnect/* endpoint through your web server or reverse proxy to prevent accidental or malicious invocation.
  • Implement monitoring to detect and alert on OAuth disconnect actions so you can respond quickly if a revoke occurs.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 22, 2026 at 05:39 UTC.

Tracking

Sign in to view the affected projects.

Advisories

No advisories yet.

History

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Freescout Helpdesk
Freescout Helpdesk freescout
Vendors & Products Freescout Helpdesk
Freescout Helpdesk freescout

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description FreeScout is a free self-hosted help desk and shared mailbox. Prior to version 1.8.215, the mailbox OAuth disconnect action is implemented as `GET /mailbox/oauth-disconnect/{id}/{in_out}/{provider}`. It removes stored OAuth metadata from the mailbox and then redirects. Because it is a GET route, no CSRF token is required and the action can be triggered cross-site against a logged-in mailbox admin. Version 1.8.215 fixes the vulnerability.
Title FreeScout's Mailbox OAuth disconnect uses a state-changing GET and is CSRFable
Weaknesses CWE-352
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L'}


Subscriptions

Freescout Helpdesk Freescout
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: GitHub_M

Published:

Updated: 2026-04-22T13:24:47.019Z

Reserved: 2026-04-18T02:51:52.973Z

Link: CVE-2026-41194

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-04-22T13:24:40.243Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-04-21T18:16:53.400

Modified: 2026-04-22T21:08:48.550

Link: CVE-2026-41194

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-04-22T05:45:09Z

Weaknesses