CVE-2020-11107

Name: CVE-2020-11107
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-02T18:15:18.773+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 22.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-11107 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in XAMPP before 7.2.29, 7.3.x before 7.3.16 , and 7.4.x before 7.4.4 on Windows. An unprivileged user can change a .exe configuration in xampp-contol.ini for all users (including admins) to enable arbitrary command execution.. EPSS estimates a 22.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in XAMPP before 7.2.29, 7.3.x before 7.3.16 , and 7.4.x before 7.4.4 on Windows. An unprivileged user can change a .exe configuration in xampp-contol.ini for all users (including admins) to enable arbitrary command execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

22.55%

97.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apachefriends	Xampp	< 7.2.29
Apachefriends	Xampp	>= 7.3.0, < 7.3.16
Apachefriends	Xampp	>= 7.4.0, < 7.4.4

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164292/XAMPP-7.4.3-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.apachefriends.org/blog/new_xampp_20200401.htmlVendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164292/XAMPP-7.4.3-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.apachefriends.org/blog/new_xampp_20200401.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 2, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-11107?

How severe is CVE-2020-11107?

CVE-2020-11107 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 22.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11107?

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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Source: NVD / NIST