How severe is CVE-2024-0338?

CVE-2024-0338 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-0338 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-0338?

CVE-2024-0338 affects Apachefriends Xampp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0338?

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.

Does CVE-2024-0338 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-0338 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16134.

When was CVE-2024-0338 published?

CVE-2024-0338 was published on 2024-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-0338

CVE-2024-0338 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apachefriends Xampp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-16134
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Apachefriends Xampp
Published: 2024-02-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A buffer overflow vulnerability has been found in XAMPP affecting version 8.2.4 and earlier. An attacker could execute arbitrary code through a long file debug argument that controls the Structured Exception Handler (SEH).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-0338?: A buffer overflow vulnerability has been found in XAMPP affecting version 8.2.4 and earlier. An attacker could execute arbitrary code through a long file debug argument that controls the Structured Exception Handler (SEH).
How severe is CVE-2024-0338?: CVE-2024-0338 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-0338 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-0338?: CVE-2024-0338 affects Apachefriends Xampp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0338?: 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.
Does CVE-2024-0338 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-0338 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16134.
When was CVE-2024-0338 published?: CVE-2024-0338 was published on 2024-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/buffer-overflow-vulnerability-xampp

Affected products (1)

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

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