The following versions of XAMPP for Windows are affected:
Cause: Improper permissions on the xampp-control.ini file allow unprivileged users to modify configuration settings . xampp for windows 7429 exploit link
Impact: System crashes or service unavailability (Denial of Service) . Recommendation The following versions of XAMPP for Windows are
Incorrect Installation Directory Permissions: A notable vulnerability reported for version 7.4.29 involves incorrect default permissions in the installation directory. This can potentially allow unprivileged local users to modify critical files, leading to privilege escalation. which currently receives active security updates.
Block inbound ports 80, 443, 3306, 21, 14147 from public networks using Windows Defender Firewall.
Update to the Latest Version: The most effective way to prevent exploitation is to move to a version of XAMPP that supports PHP 8.x, which currently receives active security updates.