CVE-2008-4718: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-4718: Directory traversal vulnerability in help/mini.php in X7 Chat 2.0.1 A1 and earlier allows remote attackers...

Directory traversal vulnerability in help/mini.php in X7 Chat 2.0.1 A1 and earlier allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the help_file parameter, a different vector than CVE-2006-2156.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 10:24 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2008-4718 is an old X7 Chat flaw where a crafted help-file request can make the application include and run local server files. If an exposed legacy install exists, the business risk is server compromise through an unsupported web application path. Exposure is likely limited to legacy X7 Chat 2.0.1 A1 or earlier deployments. The source bundle provides no CPEs, vendor metadata, or prevalence data, so asset discovery is required before assigning organizational impact. Prioritize if any X7 Chat instance is internet-facing or business-critical. The product and CVE are old, but public exploit material and potential server-side execution make forgotten legacy exposure the main risk. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire exposed X7 Chat installations.; Upgrade or replace X7 Chat using vendor-supported guidance where available.; Restrict public access to legacy chat paths until resolved..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 11:59 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 23, 2008, 18:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Source materials

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6592CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
x7chat-mini-file-include(45495)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
6607CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB

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