How severe is CVE-2019-8923?

CVE-2019-8923 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-8923 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-8923?

CVE-2019-8923 affects Apachefriends Xampp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8923?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-8923 published?

CVE-2019-8923 was published on 2019-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-8923

CVE-2019-8923 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apachefriends Xampp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Apachefriends Xampp
Published: 2019-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

XAMPP through 5.6.8 and previous allows SQL injection via the cds-fpdf.php jahr parameter. NOTE: This product is discontinued.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-8923?: XAMPP through 5.6.8 and previous allows SQL injection via the cds-fpdf.php jahr parameter. NOTE: This product is discontinued.
How severe is CVE-2019-8923?: CVE-2019-8923 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-8923 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-8923?: CVE-2019-8923 affects Apachefriends Xampp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8923?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-8923 published?: CVE-2019-8923 was published on 2019-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apachefriends:xampp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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