CVE-2024-27516 livehelperchat Server-Side Template Injection

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code and read sensitive data via a Server-Side Template Injection flaw in the FAQ weight module.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2024-27516?

CVE-2024-27516 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Feb 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official 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.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-27516?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including remdex/livehelperchat. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
remdex/livehelperchat PackagistAll versions4.29
remdex/livehelperchat PackagistAll versions4.29

Products include Livehelperchat Live Helper Chat.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27516?

Upgrade remdex/livehelperchat to 4.29 or later.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2024-27516 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-27516 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v4cp-2q7v-hg9q.

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