PatchTheCVECVE-2022-47637: The installer in XAMPP through 8.1.12 allows local users to write to the C:\xampp directory
CVE-2022-47637 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.7) affecting xampp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The installer in XAMPP through 8.1.12 allows local users to write to the C:\xampp directory. Common use cases execute files under C:\xampp with administrative privileges.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
- On your watchlist
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.7 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 83%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-281 |
| Published | 2023-09-12 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2022-47637?
xampp: upgrade to newer than 8.1.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-47637 being exploited?
CVE-2022-47637 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-2022-47637 affect?
CVE-2022-47637 affects xampp. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.7). The installer in XAMPP through 8.1.12 allows local users to write to the C:\xampp directory. Common use cases execute files under C:\xampp with administrative privileges.
How urgent is CVE-2022-47637?
Priority 38/100. Public exploit reference; On your watchlist
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