CVE-2012-10062 XAMPP WebDAV PHP Upload Authentication Bypass RCE
Remote attackers can upload and execute arbitrary PHP code via WebDAV using default credentials, leading to full server compromise.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-10062?
CVE-2012-10062 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Friends XAMPP, published on 30 Aug 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability in XAMPP, developed by Apache Friends, version 1.7.3's default WebDAV configuration allows remote authenticated attackers to upload and execute arbitrary PHP code. The WebDAV service, accessible via /webdav/, accepts HTTP PUT requests using default credentials. This permits attackers to upload a malicious PHP payload and trigger its execution via a subsequent GET request, resulting in remote code execution on the server.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-10062?
How do I fix CVE-2012-10062?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-10062 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2012-10062 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-10062 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module.