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CVE-2008-2841

MediumPublished

Argument injection vulnerability in XChat 2.8.7b and earlier on Windows, when Internet Explorer is used, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary...

Published: Jun 24, 2008
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Jun 13, 2008

Primary CVSS

6.8/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

15.4%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 96.7%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Argument injection vulnerability in XChat 2.8.7b and earlier on Windows, when Internet Explorer is used, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the --command parameter in an ircs:// URI.

Sources

XChat 2.8.7b - 'URI Handler' Remote Code Execution (Internet Explorer 6/7)Exploit
securfrog · windows · Jun 13, 2008

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