CVE-2008-2841: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-2841: Argument injection vulnerability in XChat 2.8.7b and earlier on Windows, when Internet Explorer is used, al...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 09:14 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy Windows XChat issue: if Internet Explorer opens a crafted ircs:// link, XChat can receive an injected --command argument and run commands. The sources identify XChat 2.8.7b and earlier. Exposure depends on installed XChat, Windows protocol handling, and IE use. Most current enterprise exposure is likely limited unless legacy Windows endpoints still have XChat 2.8.7b or earlier installed and associated with ircs:// links. Internet Explorer use or compatibility paths increase relevance. Asset inventory should determine real exposure. Prioritize as a legacy exposure cleanup item. It is serious where present because it can lead to command execution, but broad urgency depends on whether affected XChat, Windows protocol association, and Internet Explorer conditions still exist. Mitigation focus: Remove XChat from Windows systems where it is no longer required.; Upgrade or replace XChat based on vendor or maintainer guidance.; Disable or reassess ircs:// protocol-handler associations on Windows endpoints..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 18:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 24, 2008, 19:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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xchat-ircs-command-execution(43065)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
5795CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB

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