Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2014-8998 is a remote code execution issue in X7 Chat 2.0.0 through 2.0.5.1. An authenticated user could cause server-side PHP code execution through header handling in index.php and lib/message.php. The business concern is full application/server compromise where legacy X7 Chat remains deployed. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running X7 Chat versions 2.0.0 through 2.0.5.1, especially internet-facing deployments with user login enabled. The source bundle does not identify other affected products or platforms. Treat this as high priority if X7 Chat is present. The impact is arbitrary PHP execution, which can lead to server compromise. If the product is absent, no action is needed beyond documenting non-exposure. Mitigation focus: Identify any X7 Chat 2.0.0 through 2.0.5.1 deployments.; Check vendor or trusted advisory guidance for supported remediation or fixed versions.; Remove, replace, or isolate unsupported X7 Chat installations..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- x7chat-message-code-exec(98513)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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