How severe is CVE-2017-20018?

CVE-2017-20018 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2017-20018 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-20018?

CVE-2017-20018 affects Apachefriends Xampp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-20018?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-20018 published?

CVE-2017-20018 was published on 2022-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-20018

CVE-2017-20018 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apachefriends Xampp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-427.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
CVSS v2: 4.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Apachefriends Xampp
Published: 2022-06-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

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 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2017-20018 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-20018?: CVE-2017-20018 affects Apachefriends Xampp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20018?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-20018 published?: CVE-2017-20018 was published on 2022-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apachefriends:xampp:7.1.1-0-vc14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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