The /xampp/ directory typically contains administrative tools. In older versions of XAMPP, this directory was often accessible without authentication. Even in newer versions, the credentials might be left as default (e.g., xampp / xampp or admin / admin ).
to read arbitrary files from the server or attempt Remote Code Execution (RCE) via secure_file_priv misconfigurations. Apache & PHP: Common Vulnerabilities: xampp hacktricks
curl -s http://target/xampp/ | grep "XAMPP Version" revealing system paths
🎯 By default, XAMPP is accessible via http://localhost/dashboard/ . If the server is exposed to the internet or a local network, an attacker can access sensitive PHP information through phpinfo.php , revealing system paths, loaded modules, and environment variables. and environment variables.