CVE-2017-20018 XAMPP Installer uncontrolled search path
An uncontrolled search path vulnerability in the XAMPP Installer allows remote attackers to escalate privileges.
- 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-2017-20018?
CVE-2017-20018 is a medium-severity vulnerability in unspecified XAMPP, published on 9 Jun 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability was found in XAMPP 7.1.1-0-VC14. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the component Installer. The manipulation leads to privilege escalation. It is possible to launch the attack remotely.
Weakness: CWE-427
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-20018?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apachefriends Xampp.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20018?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-20018 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-20018 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-20018 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in unspecified XAMPP
Sources
Also known as GHSA-63vx-4gcw-7q7w.