CVE-2026-27636 (GCVE-0-2026-27636)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-02-25 03:41 – Updated: 2026-02-25 03:41
VLAI?
Title
FreeScout: Missing .htaccess in Restricted File Extensions Allows Remote Code Execution on Apache
Summary
FreeScout is a free help desk and shared inbox built with PHP's Laravel framework. Prior to version 1.8.206, FreeScout's file upload restriction list in `app/Misc/Helper.php` does not include `.htaccess` or `.user.ini` files. On Apache servers with `AllowOverride All` (a common configuration), an authenticated user can upload a `.htaccess` file to redefine how files are processed, enabling Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability can be exploited on its own or in combination with CVE-2026-27637. Version 1.8.206 fixes both vulnerabilities.
Severity ?
8.8 (High)
CWE
- CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Assigner
References
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Impacted products
| Vendor | Product | Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| freescout-help-desk | freescout |
Affected:
< 1.8.206
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"vendor": "freescout-help-desk",
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"value": "FreeScout is a free help desk and shared inbox built with PHP\u0027s Laravel framework. Prior to version 1.8.206, FreeScout\u0027s file upload restriction list in `app/Misc/Helper.php` does not include `.htaccess` or `.user.ini` files. On Apache servers with `AllowOverride All` (a common configuration), an authenticated user can upload a `.htaccess` file to redefine how files are processed, enabling Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability can be exploited on its own or in combination with CVE-2026-27637. Version 1.8.206 fixes both vulnerabilities."
}
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"attackComplexity": "LOW",
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"baseScore": 8.8,
"baseSeverity": "HIGH",
"confidentialityImpact": "HIGH",
"integrityImpact": "HIGH",
"privilegesRequired": "LOW",
"scope": "UNCHANGED",
"userInteraction": "NONE",
"vectorString": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"version": "3.1"
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"references": [
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"name": "https://github.com/freescout-help-desk/freescout/security/advisories/GHSA-mw88-x7j3-74vc",
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"x_refsource_CONFIRM"
],
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},
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"name": "https://github.com/freescout-help-desk/freescout/security/advisories/GHSA-6gcm-v8xf-j9v9",
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"discovery": "UNKNOWN"
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Sightings
| Author | Source | Type | Date |
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Nomenclature
- Seen: The vulnerability was mentioned, discussed, or observed by the user.
- Confirmed: The vulnerability has been validated from an analyst's perspective.
- Published Proof of Concept: A public proof of concept is available for this vulnerability.
- Exploited: The vulnerability was observed as exploited by the user who reported the sighting.
- Patched: The vulnerability was observed as successfully patched by the user who reported the sighting.
- Not exploited: The vulnerability was not observed as exploited by the user who reported the sighting.
- Not confirmed: The user expressed doubt about the validity of the vulnerability.
- Not patched: The vulnerability was not observed as successfully patched by the user who reported the sighting.
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