CVE-2005-1078: XAMPP 1.4.x has multiple default or null passwords, which allows attackers to gain privileges.

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HIGH 7.5WATCHLISTDOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-1078 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting apache distribution. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

XAMPP 1.4.x has multiple default or null passwords, which allows attackers to gain privileges.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.7% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-04-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: xampp

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-04-12 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

xampp apache distribution DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.1 · 0.2 · 0.3 · 1.4.1 · 1.4.2 · 1.4.3 · 1.4.4 · 1.4.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy apache-distribution || rpm -q apache-distribution || apache-distribution --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison apache-distribution sudo apt install apache-distribution=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1> sudo apt-mark hold apache-distribution

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list apache-distribution sudo dnf downgrade apache-distribution-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add apache-distribution

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: XAMPP - Insecure Default Password Disclosure

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-1078?

apache distribution: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-1078 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1078 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2005-1078 affect?

CVE-2005-1078 affects apache distribution. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). XAMPP 1.4.x has multiple default or null passwords, which allows attackers to gain privileges.

How urgent is CVE-2005-1078?

Priority 59/100. High severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

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