Is CVE-2024-27516 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-27516 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-27516 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-27516 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-27516?

CVE-2024-27516 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-27516

CWE-78Published: February 29, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

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

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Live Helper Chat contains a server-side template injection vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and access sensitive data. This is a critical issue with a CVSS score of 9.8.

No public exploit is known for this vulnerability, and it is not in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Administrators must upgrade to Live Helper Chat version 4.34 or later to resolve this vulnerability.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-27516 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.