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CVE-2014-8998

6.5 · MEDIUM

lib/message.php in X7 Chat 2.0.0 through 2.0.5.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary PHP code via a crafted HTTP header to index.php, which is processed by the preg_replace funct…

Published Nov 20, 2014x7chatCWE-94EPSS 35.90%

Overview

CVE-2014-8998 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting x7chat x7_chat. It was published on November 20, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

lib/message.php in X7 Chat 2.0.0 through 2.0.5.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary PHP code via a crafted HTTP header to index.php, which is processed by the preg_replace function with the eval switch.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from x7chat. Update x7_chat to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/128964/X7-Chat-2.0.5-lib-message.php-preg_replace-PHP-Code-Execution.htmlRefwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/35183Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/71014Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98513Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/128964/X7-Chat-2.0.5-lib-message.php-preg_replace-PHP-Code-Execution.htmlRefwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/35183Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/71014Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98513

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8998?

CVE-2014-8998 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting x7chat x7_chat. It was published on November 20, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2014-8998?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-8998?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from x7chat. Update x7_chat to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2014-8998?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2014-8998 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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