Description
MobaXterm versions prior to 26.1 contain an uncontrolled search path element vulnerability. The application calls WinExec to execute Notepad++ without a fully qualified executable path when opening remote files. An attacker can exploit the search path behavior by placing a malicious executable earlier in the search order, resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the affected user.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 7.8/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mobatek | MobaXterm | < 26.1 |
References
- https://mobaxterm.mobatek.net/download-home-edition.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/mobaxterm-notepad-unquoted-service-pathThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Mar 9, 2026
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed