CVE-2006-4994: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-4994: Multiple unquoted Windows search path vulnerabilities in Apache Friends XAMPP 1.5.2 might allow local users...

Multiple unquoted Windows search path vulnerabilities in Apache Friends XAMPP 1.5.2 might allow local users to gain privileges via a malicious program file in %SYSTEMDRIVE%, which is run when XAMPP attempts to execute (1) FileZillaServer.exe, (2) mysqld-nt.exe, (3) Perl.exe, or (4) xamppcontrol.exe with an unquoted "Program Files" pathname.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 19:32 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This old XAMPP for Windows flaw can let a local user turn weak program launch paths into higher privileges. It matters mainly on legacy Windows systems where XAMPP 1.5.2 remains installed, especially shared developer or lab hosts. Exposure is likely limited to Windows machines running XAMPP 1.5.2 with the affected launch paths. Internet exposure is not required; an attacker needs local ability to place a program in a searched path. Treat this as a legacy hygiene and privilege-escalation cleanup item. It is not presented as internet-rce or actively exploited, but any exposed shared Windows host should be remediated promptly. Mitigation focus: Inventory and remove any remaining XAMPP 1.5.2 Windows installations.; Check Apache Friends guidance for fixed versions or upgrade instructions.; Correct unquoted executable paths using vendor or Microsoft-supported procedures..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 10:19 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 26, 2006, 01:43 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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xampp-insecure-start-path(26581)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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