CVE-2017-20018
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.58%
Last modified
CVE-2017-20018 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability was found in XAMPP 7.1.1-0-VC14. It has been classified as problematic. EPSS estimates a 0.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apachefriends | Xampp | 7.1.1-0-vc14 |
References
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/142406/xampp-dllhijack.txtExploit, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?id.100950Third Party Advisory
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/142406/xampp-dllhijack.txtExploit, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?id.100950Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-20018?
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.
How severe is CVE-2017-20018?
CVE-2017-20018 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20018?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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