CVE-2022-47637: Medium severity bitnami xampp vulnerability

Published Sep 12, 2023
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Updated

The installer in XAMPP through 8.1.12 allows local users to write to the C:\xampp directory. Common use cases execute files under C:\xampp with administrative privileges.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Apachefriends Xampp<=8.1.12
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Sep 12, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-47637?

CVE-2022-47637 is a vulnerability that allows local users to write to the C:\xampp directory in XAMPP through version 8.1.12.

2

How severe is CVE-2022-47637?

CVE-2022-47637 has a severity score of 6.7, which is considered medium.

3

How does CVE-2022-47637 affect XAMPP?

CVE-2022-47637 allows local users to write to the C:\xampp directory in XAMPP.

4

What is the common use case for CVE-2022-47637?

The common use case for CVE-2022-47637 is executing files under C:\xampp with administrative privileges.

5

Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2022-47637?

No, Microsoft Windows is not affected by CVE-2022-47637.

6

How can I fix CVE-2022-47637?

To fix CVE-2022-47637, it is recommended to update XAMPP to a version that is not vulnerable.

7

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-47637?

More information about CVE-2022-47637 can be found at: https://shinnai.altervista.org/exploits/DVRT-2023-0001_CVE-2022-47637.pdf

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