CVE-2024-27516: Remdex/livehelperchat Livehelperchat Server-Side Template Injection Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-v4cp-2q7v-hg9q
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-27516 is a MODERATE livehelperchat server-side template injection vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Remdex/livehelperchat libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves livehelperchat server-side template injection. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.29.

CVE-2024-27516 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-27516
GHSA Identifier GHSA-v4cp-2q7v-hg9q
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Remdex/livehelperchat
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2024-27516

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Remdex/livehelperchat dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

remdex/livehelperchat fixed: 4.29 
Upgrade remdex/livehelperchat to 4.29
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for remdex/livehelperchat

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2024-27516, inspect your project dependencies for Remdex/livehelperchat:

inspect dependencies for remdex/livehelperchat

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Remdex/livehelperchat in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.29), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under General Security Weakness. In Remdex/livehelperchat, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Server-Side Template Injection (SSTI) vulnerability in livehelperchat before 4.34, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and obtain sensitive information via the search parameter in lhc_web/modules/lhfaq/faqweight.php.

CVE-2024-27516 Affected Remdex/livehelperchat Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.29
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
remdex/livehelperchat
 Packagist
< 4.29
4.29

References

NVD — CVE-2024-27516 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-27516
Remdex/livehelperchat Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/LiveHelperChat/livehelperchat/issues/2054
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/LiveHelperChat/livehelperchat/commit/a61d231526a36d4a7d8cc957914799ee1f9db0ab
Remdex/livehelperchat Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/LiveHelperChat/livehelperchat

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-27516?
CVE-2024-27516 is a security vulnerability in Remdex/livehelperchat involving livehelperchat Server-Side Template Injection under General Security Weakness.
Which Remdex/livehelperchat versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.29 across affected packages: remdex/livehelperchat.
What version fixes CVE-2024-27516?
Upgrading to 4.29 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is remdex/livehelperchat affected?
Yes, remdex/livehelperchat is affected in releases prior to 4.29. Upgrade your dependency to 4.29 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-27516?
CVE-2024-27516 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2024-27516?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for remdex/livehelperchat'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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  "id" : "GHSA-v4cp-2q7v-hg9q",
  "modified" : "2024-03-22T15:46:21Z",
  "published" : "2024-02-29T03:33:18Z",
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