How severe is CVE-2022-29376?

CVE-2022-29376 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-29376 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-29376?

CVE-2022-29376 affects Apachefriends Xampp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29376?

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

When was CVE-2022-29376 published?

CVE-2022-29376 was published on 2022-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-29376

CVE-2022-29376 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apachefriends Xampp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Apachefriends Xampp
Published: 2022-05-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Xampp for Windows v8.1.4 and below was discovered to contain insecure permissions for its install directory, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code via overwriting binaries located in the directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-29376?: Xampp for Windows v8.1.4 and below was discovered to contain insecure permissions for its install directory, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code via overwriting binaries located in the directory.
How severe is CVE-2022-29376?: CVE-2022-29376 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-29376 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-29376?: CVE-2022-29376 affects Apachefriends Xampp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29376?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-29376 published?: CVE-2022-29376 was published on 2022-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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