CVE-2022-47637
CVE-2022-47637 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apachefriends Xampp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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-281.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-281
- Affected product: Apachefriends Xampp
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The installer in XAMPP through 8.1.12 allows local users to write to the C:\xampp directory. Common use cases execute files under C:\xampp with administrative privileges.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-47637?
- The installer in XAMPP through 8.1.12 allows local users to write to the C:\xampp directory. Common use cases execute files under C:\xampp with administrative privileges.
- How severe is CVE-2022-47637?
- CVE-2022-47637 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-47637 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-47637?
- CVE-2022-47637 affects Apachefriends Xampp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-47637?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-47637 published?
- CVE-2022-47637 was published on 2023-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:apachefriends:xampp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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