Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in XAMPP WebDAV by Apache Friends
CVE-2012-10062

8.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Apache Friends

Status
Xampp
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 August 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2012-10062?

A vulnerability exists in the default WebDAV configuration of XAMPP version 1.7.3 by Apache Friends, allowing remote authenticated attackers to exploit the system. The service accepts HTTP PUT requests using default credentials, enabling attackers to upload malicious PHP scripts. Once these scripts are uploaded, they can be executed through subsequent GET requests, leading to unauthorized code execution on the server. This poses a significant risk to system integrity and data security.

Affected Version(s)

XAMPP * <= 1.7.3

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2012-10062 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2012-10062 - Proof of Concept

References

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-frame...
exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18367
exploit
https://www.apachefriends.org/index.html
product

CVSS V4

Score:
8.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

theLightCosine
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CVE-2012-10062 : Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in XAMPP WebDAV by Apache Friends