CVE-2009-0919

Description

XAMPP installs multiple packages with insecure default passwords, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via (1) the "lampp" default password for the "nobody" account within the included ProFTPD installation, (2) a blank default password for the "root" account within the included MySQL installation, (3) a blank default password for the "pma" account within the phpMyAdmin installation, and possibly other unspecified passwords. NOTE: this was originally reported as a problem in DFLabs PTK, but this issue affects any product that is installed within the XAMPP environment, and should not be viewed as a vulnerability within that product. NOTE: DFLabs states that PTK is intended for use in a laboratory with "no contact from / to internet."

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.63% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory dflabs.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://ptk.dflabs.com/security.html patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49306 vdb entry
http://www.apachefriends.org/en/faq-xampp-linux.html
http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/linux/library/l-xampp/
http://www.debianhelp.co.uk/xampp.htm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-0919?
CVE-2009-0919 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2009-0919?
To fix CVE-2009-0919, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2009-0919 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2009-0919 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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