Is CVE-2026-34442 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-34442 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-34442 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-34442 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-34442?

CVE-2026-34442 has a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2026-34442

CWE-20Published: March 31, 2026· Updated: Apr 1, 2026

6.1

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.05%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:16.7th

Official Description

FreeScout is a free help desk and shared inbox built with PHP's Laravel framework. Prior to version 1.8.211, host header manipulation in FreeScout version (http://localhost:8080/system/status) allows an attacker to inject an arbitrary domain into generated absolute URLs. This leads to External Resource Loading and Open Redirect behavior. When the application constructs links and assets using the unvalidated Host header, user requests can be redirected to attacker-controlled domains and external resources may be loaded from malicious servers. This issue has been patched in version 1.8.211.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-34442 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.