CVE-2015-7244

Name: CVE-2015-7244
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-11-04T03:59:12.95+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.05%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-7244 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 5.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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

EPSS Probability

5.05%

91.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mobatek	Mobaxterm	<= 8.2

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
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-7244?

How severe is CVE-2015-7244?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-7244 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7244?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST