CVE-2013-2586

Public Exploit

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.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 10.73% Top 10%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/123407/XAMPP-1.8.1-Local-Write-Access.html exploit
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2013-09/0131.html mailing list exploit
http://osvdb.org/97780 vdb entry
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/28654 exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/62665 vdb entry exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/87499 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-2586?
CVE-2013-2586 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2013-2586?
To fix CVE-2013-2586, 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-2013-2586 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2013-2586 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~11% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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