Exploitation Summary
EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-117270. PoCs published by Matt Andreko.
AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a buffer overflow vulnerability in HexChat 2.9.4 by injecting a crafted payload into the server input field, leading to arbitrary code execution via shellcode.
Description
HexChat 2.9.4 - Local Overflow
Exploits (1)
exploitdb
WORKING POC
VERIFIED
by Matt Andreko · pythonlocalwindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/24919
This exploit targets a buffer overflow vulnerability in HexChat 2.9.4 by injecting a crafted payload into the server input field, leading to arbitrary code execution via shellcode.
Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target:
HexChat 2.9.4
No auth needed
Prerequisites:
Local access to HexChat 2.9.4 · Ability to input data into the server field
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026
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Details
Status
pre_cve
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026