CVE-2024-27516

Server-Side Template Injection (SSTI) vulnerability in livehelperchat before 4.34v, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and obtain sensitive…

Critical · published February 28, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
73.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A Server-Side Template Injection vulnerability in LiveHelperChat could let attackers execute arbitrary code with a single malicious search parameter! 🔥 This is like a sneaky chef who can change the recipe behind the scenes just by yelling out a word in the kitchen—without anyone keeping tabs on what’s happening. It's all too easy for them to cook up something disastrous! If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to remote code execution, allowing attackers to seize control of your server and access sensitive information. Imagine the chaos if they started changing configurations or stealing data—an absolute nightmare for any organization!

Put simply

This is like a sneaky chef who can change the recipe behind the scenes just by yelling out a word in the kitchen—without anyone keeping tabs on what’s happening. It's all too easy for them to cook up something disastrous! The SSTI vulnerability in LiveHelperChat before version 4.34 allows remote attackers to inject and execute arbitrary code through the search parameter in the FAQ module, compromising the server's integrity.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to remote code execution, allowing attackers to seize control of your server and access sensitive information. Imagine the chaos if they started changing configurations or stealing data—an absolute nightmare for any organization! To secure your system, immediately patch LiveHelperChat to version 4.34 or later. Additionally, review any custom templates for similar vulnerabilities and implement input validation to block malicious inputs. You've got this! Follow these steps to reinforce your security and keep those pesky attackers at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01472 · 73.6th percentile
Published
2024-02-28T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 FEB 00:00Z
    Server-Side Template Injection (SSTI) vulnerability in livehelperchat before 4.34v, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and obtain sensitive…
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