Description
A vulnerability in XAMPP, developed by Apache Friends, version 1.7.3's default WebDAV configuration allows remote authenticated attackers to upload and execute arbitrary PHP code. The WebDAV service, accessible via /webdav/, accepts HTTP PUT requests using default credentials. This permits attackers to upload a malicious PHP payload and trigger its execution via a subsequent GET request, resulting in remote code execution on the server.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Friends | XAMPP | ≤ 1.7.3 | — |
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
Metasploit 1 module
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WebDAV PHP Upload
exploit/multi/http/webdav_upload_php
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
References
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/http/xampp_webdav_upload_php.rb exploit
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18367 exploit
- https://www.apachefriends.org/index.html product
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/xampp-webdav-php-upload-auth-bypass-rce third-party-advisory