GFI HelpDesk < 4.99.9 Stored XSS via editsubject Parameter
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- Passive
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Attack requirements
- None
- Impact type
- Cross-site scripting
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Low · Low · None
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-79.
Summary
GFI HelpDesk before 4.99.9 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the ticket subject field that allows authenticated staff members to inject malicious JavaScript by manipulating the editsubject POST parameter. Attackers can inject XSS payloads through inadequate sanitization in Controller_Ticket.EditSubmit() that bypass the incomplete SanitizeForXSS() method to execute arbitrary JavaScript when other staff members or administrators view the affected ticket.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GFI Software | HelpDesk | before 4.99.9 | 4.99.9 | Patch available | CNA |
- HelpDesk VendorGFI Software Affected before 4.99.9 Fixed in 4.99.9 Patch available CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 1
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:gfi:helpdesk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 4.99.9 | Vulnerable | GFI Software |
- cpe:2.3:a:gfi:helpdesk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 4.99.9 Vulnerable ·GFI Software
Remediation
- Fix · CNA HelpDesk (GFI Software) Fixed in 4.99.9
Fixed in the same release
Records fixed by the same vendor advisory or release, as the CNA lists them.
- Advisory ·
GFI Software HelpDesk — gfi.ai/products-and-solutions/email-and-messaging-solutions…
5 records Highest priority Priority LOW 5 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2026-19130 GFI HelpDesk < 4.99.10 Stored XSS via Reports ModulePriority LOW 22
- TI-2026-19129 GFI HelpDesk < 4.99.9 Stored XSS via Troubleshooter Step SubjectPriority LOW 22
- TI-2026-19126 GFI HelpDesk < 4.99.9 Stored XSS via charset ParameterPriority LOW 21
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-23758
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-rf6c-2qc7-c945
References
More GFI Software Helpdesk vulnerabilities
- TI-2026-19130 GFI HelpDesk < 4.99.10 Stored XSS via Reports Module CVSS 4.0MEDIUM 5.1
- TI-2026-19129 GFI HelpDesk < 4.99.9 Stored XSS via Troubleshooter Step Subject CVSS 4.0MEDIUM 5.1
- TI-2026-19126 GFI HelpDesk < 4.99.9 Stored XSS via charset Parameter CVSS 4.0MEDIUM 4.8
- TI-2026-19125 GFI HelpDesk < 4.99.9 Stored XSS via companyname Parameter CVSS 4.0MEDIUM 4.8
Sources
- CVE-2026-23758 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-23758 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-rf6c-2qc7-c945 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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