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CVE-2014-8998

MediumPublished

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,...

Published: Nov 20, 2014
Updated: Aug 6, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Nov 6, 2014

Primary CVSS

6.5/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

35.9%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 98.4%
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

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.

Sources

X7 Chat 2.0.5 - 'message.php' PHP Code Execution (Metasploit)Exploit
Metasploit · php · Nov 6, 2014

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