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To exploit this, an attacker needs "write" access to the root directory (like C:\ ). They can place a malicious executable named Program.exe there. When the XAMPP service restarts or the system reboots: Windows attempts to start the XAMPP service. It reads the unquoted path.

: By changing the default editor (e.g., from notepad.exe ) to a malicious payload path, an attacker can trick an administrator into executing that payload with elevated privileges when the admin opens a log file from the XAMPP Control Panel. Other Notable Exploits for XAMPP 7.4.x / Windows

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