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CVE-2008-6498

MediumPublished

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in security/xamppsecurity.php in XAMPP 1.6.8 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of users...

Published: Mar 20, 2009
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Dec 8, 2008

Primary CVSS

6.8/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

1.0%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 62.2%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in security/xamppsecurity.php in XAMPP 1.6.8 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of users for requests that change a certain .htaccess password via the xampppasswd parameter.

Sources

XAMPP 1.6.8 - Cross-Site Request Forgery (Change Administrative Password)Exploit
Michael Brooks · windows · Dec 8, 2008
XAMPP 1.7.2 - Change Administrative PasswordExploit
bi0 · php · Dec 11, 2009

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