CVE-2013-2586
Description
XAMPP 1.8.1 does not properly restrict access to xampp/lang.php, which allows remote attackers to modify xampp/lang.tmp and execute cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via the WriteIntoLocalDisk method.
Predictions
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
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Exploits
Public proof-of-concept code below. AS-IS, for defenders and authorised testing only.
Exploit-DB
XAMPP 1.8.1 - 'lang.php?WriteIntoLocalDisk method' Local Write Access
Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| apachefriends | xampp | 1.8.1 | |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2013-09/0131.html
- http://osvdb.org/97780
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/123407/XAMPP-1.8.1-Local-Write-Access.html
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/28654
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/62665
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/87499
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2013-09/0131.html
- http://osvdb.org/97780
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/123407/XAMPP-1.8.1-Local-Write-Access.html
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/28654
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/62665
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/87499
CWEs
CWE-79
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.