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CVE-2018-25221

CRITICAL CVSS 4.0: 9.3 EPSS 0.29%
Updated Mar 30, 2026
EChat
Parameter Value
CVSS 9.3 (CRITICAL)
Type CWE-787 (Out-of-bounds Write)
Vendor EChat
Public PoC Yes

EChat Server 3.1 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the chat.ghp endpoint that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying an oversized username parameter. Attackers can send a GET request to chat.ghp with a malicious username value containing shellcode and ROP gadgets to achieve code execution in the application context.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Attack Requirements
None
No additional conditions
Privileges Required
None
No privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service

CVSS Vector v4.0

Weakness Type (CWE)