CVE-2024-27516

Name: CVE-2024-27516
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-02-29T01:44:20.137+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-27516 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.47%

70.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Livehelperchat	Live Helper Chat	< 4.34

References

https://github.com/LiveHelperChat/livehelperchat/commit/a61d231526a36d4a7d8cc957914799ee1f9db0abPatch
https://github.com/LiveHelperChat/livehelperchat/issues/2054Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/LiveHelperChat/livehelperchat/commit/a61d231526a36d4a7d8cc957914799ee1f9db0abPatch
https://github.com/LiveHelperChat/livehelperchat/issues/2054Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 29, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-27516?

How severe is CVE-2024-27516?

CVE-2024-27516 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27516?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST