AMPPS Encryption Passphrase denial of service
Description
A vulnerability has been found in AMPPS 2.7 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Encryption Passphrase Handler. The manipulation leads to denial of service. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 4.0 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-252679. NOTE: The vendor explains that AMPPS 4.0 is a complete overhaul and the code was re-written.
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AMPPS 2.7 suffers from a denial-of-service vulnerability in its Encryption Passphrase Handler, allowing remote attackers to crash the application via a crafted request.
Vulnerability
The vulnerability resides in the Encryption Passphrase Handler component of AMPPS version 2.7. The exact functionality is unknown, but manipulation of this handler leads to a denial of service. The issue is classified as problematic and can be triggered remotely. The vendor states that AMPPS 4.0 is a complete rewrite and addresses the issue [1].
Exploitation
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted request to the affected service. The provided proof-of-concept script connects to the target on port 80 and repeatedly sends a "Denial of Service" string, causing the application to crash. No authentication is required, and the attack can be launched from any network position [1].
Impact
Successful exploitation results in a denial of service, rendering the AMPPS application unavailable. The impact is limited to service disruption; no data compromise or privilege escalation is indicated.
Mitigation
The vendor recommends upgrading to AMPPS version 4.0, which is a complete overhaul of the codebase and resolves the vulnerability. No workarounds are provided. The exploit is publicly available, and the vulnerability is not listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog as of the publication date [1].
AI Insight generated on May 25, 2026. Synthesized from this CVE's description and the cited reference URLs; citations are validated against the source bundle.
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References
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