Description
The default configuration of the server in MobaXterm before 8.3 has a disabled Access Control setting and consequently does not require authentication for X11 connections, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands or obtain sensitive information via X11 packets.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 7.5/10
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://blog.mobatek.net/post/mobaxterm-new-release-8.3/Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/316888Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://www.securifera.com/advisories/cve-2015-7244
- http://blog.mobatek.net/post/mobaxterm-new-release-8.3/Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/316888Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://www.securifera.com/advisories/cve-2015-7244
Timeline
- Published
- Nov 4, 2015
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified