CVE-2006-4994

CVE-2006-4994 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apachefriends Xampp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Multiple unquoted Windows search path vulnerabilities in Apache Friends XAMPP 1.5.2 might allow local users to gain privileges via a malicious program file in %SYSTEMDRIVE%, which is run when XAMPP attempts to execute (1) FileZillaServer.exe, (2) mysqld-nt.exe, (3) Perl.exe, or (4) xamppcontrol.exe with an unquoted "Program Files" pathname.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4994?
Multiple unquoted Windows search path vulnerabilities in Apache Friends XAMPP 1.5.2 might allow local users to gain privileges via a malicious program file in %SYSTEMDRIVE%, which is run when XAMPP attempts to execute (1) FileZillaServer.exe, (2) mysqld-nt.exe, (3) Perl.exe, or (4) xamppcontrol.exe with an unquoted "Program Files" pathname.
How severe is CVE-2006-4994?
CVE-2006-4994 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-4994 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4994?
CVE-2006-4994 affects Apachefriends Xampp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4994?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-4994 published?
CVE-2006-4994 was published on 2006-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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