CVE-2024-27516: livehelperchat · n/a
Affects livehelperchatSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical : upgrade to 4.34 as a priority.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 73% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 4.34
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 28 Feb 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.
What to do
Upgrade livehelperchat/livehelperchat to 4.34.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
GitHublivehelperchat/livehelperchatpkg:github/livehelperchat/livehelperchatOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
Organizations should prioritize upgrading livehelperchat to version 4.34 or later where the vulnerability is patched. If immediate upgrading is not feasible, implement strict input validation and sanitization on the 'search' parameter to prevent injection of malicious template code. Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious payloads targeting SSTI patterns. Restrict network access to the livehelperchat interface to trusted IP addresses where possible. Monitor logs for unusual activity related to the 'search' parameter and template processing errors. Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing focused on template injection vectors. Isolate the livehelperchat server in a segmented network zone with minimal privileges to limit potential damage. Stay updated with vendor advisories for official patches and apply them promptly once available.
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.