How severe is CVE-2026-45294?

CVE-2026-45294 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-45294 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-45294?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-45294 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-45294 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-33441.

When was CVE-2026-45294 published?

CVE-2026-45294 was published on 2026-05-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-45294

CVE-2026-45294 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-203.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-33441
Weakness: CWE-203
Published: 2026-05-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

FreeScout is a free help desk and shared inbox built with PHP's Laravel framework. Prior to 1.8.219, the password reset endpoint returns visually distinct responses depending on whether the submitted email address belongs to an existing user account, allowing unauthenticated attackers to enumerate valid helpdesk agent email addresses. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.8.219.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-45294?: FreeScout is a free help desk and shared inbox built with PHP's Laravel framework. Prior to 1.8.219, the password reset endpoint returns visually distinct responses depending on whether the submitted email address belongs to an existing user account, allowing unauthenticated attackers to enumerate valid helpdesk agent email addresses. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.8.219.
How severe is CVE-2026-45294?: CVE-2026-45294 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-45294 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-45294?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-45294 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-45294 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-33441.
When was CVE-2026-45294 published?: CVE-2026-45294 was published on 2026-05-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/freescout-help-desk/freescout/security/advisories/GHSA-jvmv-2qcp-7855

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