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CVE-2009-0919

7.5 · HIGH

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 th…

Published Mar 16, 2009apachefriendsCWE-255EPSS 9.04%

Overview

CVE-2009-0919 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apachefriends xampp. It was published on March 16, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apachefriends. Update xampp to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refptk.dflabs.com/security.htmlRefwww.apachefriends.org/en/faq-xampp-linux.htmlRefwww.debianhelp.co.uk/xampp.htmRefwww.ibm.com/developerworks/linux/library/l-xampp/Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49306Refptk.dflabs.com/security.htmlRefwww.apachefriends.org/en/faq-xampp-linux.htmlRefwww.debianhelp.co.uk/xampp.htmRefwww.ibm.com/developerworks/linux/library/l-xampp/Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49306

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0919?

CVE-2009-0919 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apachefriends xampp. It was published on March 16, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-0919?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-0919?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apachefriends. Update xampp to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2009-0919?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-0919 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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