HTTP: XAMPP Request Forgery Attempt1

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in XAMPP. An attacker can craft a url that when followed by a user can modify user accounts and administrator privileges. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by enticing a user to follow crafted URI, upon successful exploitation the attacker can perform cross-site scripting attacks, Web cache poisoning, and other malicious activities.

Short Name

HTTP:XAMPP-REQUEST-FORGERY1

Severity

Minor

Recommended

False

Recommended Action

None

HTTP: XAMPP Request Forgery Attempt1

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