EIP-2026-118656
PRE-CVEhttpdx 1.4 - h_handlepeer Buffer Overflow (Metasploit)
Title source: legacyExploitation Summary
EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-118656. PoCs published by Pankaj Kohli_ Trancer.
AI-analyzed exploit summary This Metasploit module exploits a stack-based buffer overflow in HTTPDX 1.4 via an overly long HTTP request, targeting the 'h_handlepeer()' function. It uses a series of return addresses to redirect execution to the payload, achieving remote code execution.
Description
httpdx 1.4 - h_handlepeer Buffer Overflow (Metasploit)
Exploits (1)
exploitdb
WORKING POC
VERIFIED
by Pankaj Kohli_ Trancer · textremotewindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9886
This Metasploit module exploits a stack-based buffer overflow in HTTPDX 1.4 via an overly long HTTP request, targeting the 'h_handlepeer()' function. It uses a series of return addresses to redirect execution to the payload, achieving remote code execution.
Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target:
HTTPDX HTTP server 1.4
No auth needed
Prerequisites:
Network access to the target server · HTTPDX 1.4 running on Windows XP SP3
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026
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Details
Status
pre_cve
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026