CVE-2026-23752

GFI HelpDesk before 4.99.9 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the template group creation and editing functionality that allows authenticated administrators to inject arbitrary JavaScript by manipulating the companyname POST parameter without HTML sanitization. Attackers can inject malicious scripts through the companyname field that execute in the browsers of any administrator viewing the Templates > Groups page.

CVSS v3 4.8 MEDIUM

4.8^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.7 / Impact : 2.7

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required HIGH

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact LOW

Integrity Impact LOW

Availability Impact NONE

Scope CHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://gfi.ai/products-and-solutions/email-and-messaging-solutions/helpdesk/resources/product-releases	Release Notes
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/gfi-helpdesk-stored-xss-via-companyname-parameter	Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:gfi:helpdesk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-04-20 18:16

Updated : 2026-06-17 10:22

NVD link : CVE-2026-23752

Mitre link : CVE-2026-23752

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-23752

JSON object : View

Products Affected

gfi

helpdesk

CWE

CWE-79

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

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