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CVE-2018-8732: WampServer 3.1.1 lets attackers run unwanted scripts

CVE-2018-8732 · published 8 years ago

Summary

The WampServer 3.1.1 web stack can be tricked into inserting and executing attacker‑supplied code when a specially crafted request includes the virtual_del parameter. This could let a remote user display false information, steal session data, or perform actions on behalf of legitimate users. Apply the latest security update or upgrade to a newer WampServer version that removes the vulnerable handling.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software

Vendor	Product	Affected versions
wampserver	wampserver	3.1.1 `cpe:2.3:a:wampserver:wampserver:3.1.1:::::::*`

Original advisory text

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WampServer 3.1.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the virtual_del parameter.

References

http://forum.wampserver.com/read.php?2%2C138295%2C150615%2Cpage=6#msg-150615
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44384/ Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

Fix within

Internet-facing 60 days

Internal At next upgrade

Not known to be exploited
Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)

Severity

5.4 Medium

Exploitation

2% chance of attack within 30 days

Type

CWE-79Cross-site Scripting (XSS)

Timeline

Published19 Mar 2018

Updated3 Nov 2026

First seen29 Sep 2026

Sources

CVE-2018-8732 · NVD

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