CVE-2024-27516

Livehelperchat Live Helper Chat remote code execution

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 1.47%

Published29 Feb 2024

Description

Server-Side Template Injection (SSTI) vulnerability in livehelperchat before 4.34v, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and obtain sensitive information via the search parameter in lhc_web/modules/lhfaq/faqweight.php.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Livehelperchat Live Helper Chat< 4.34

Remediation

Fixed in

Livehelperchat Live Helper Chat≥ 4.34

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-27516 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-27516 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.47%.

How severe is CVE-2024-27516?

CVE-2024-27516 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.47% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-27516?

Affected products include Livehelperchat Live Helper Chat.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27516?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Livehelperchat Live Helper Chat 4.34 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.