CVE-2013-7449: The ssl_do_connect function in common/server.c in HexChat before 2.10.2, XChat, and XChat-GNOME does not ve...

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Affected IRC clients could appear to use SSL while failing to confirm they reached the intended server. A network-positioned attacker could impersonate an IRC server using any valid certificate, potentially exposing credentials or private chat content. Exposure is most likely on endpoints using the named IRC clients, especially over public, hostile, or shared networks. The provided CVE data does not define exact XChat or XChat-GNOME fixed versions. Treat this as a targeted remediation item, not an emergency. Prioritize systems where IRC credentials or sensitive communications cross untrusted networks. Mitigation focus: Upgrade HexChat to version 2.10.2 or later.; Apply Ubuntu USN-2945-1 or equivalent distro security updates.; Replace or remove XChat and XChat-GNOME if fixed builds are unavailable..

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Jun 13, 2026, 14:44 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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