CVE-2017-20018: apachefriends xampp Uncontrolled Search Path Element
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 09-06-2022Last modified 15-04-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2017-20018 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in apachefriends xampp. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 48.9% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.63%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1reference
Timeline
- 09-06-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 15-04-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
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.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 6.3–7.8
- CVE.orgCNA6.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:LDiffers
Medium 4.4Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.63%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
49%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.63% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score0.63%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (packetstormsecurity.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
2 vendors · 2 products
References
2 links- packetstormsecurity.com/files/142406/xampp-dllhijack.txtX Refsource MISCExploitMitigationThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry