CVE-2017-15376

Name: CVE-2017-15376
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-16T04:29:00.453+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 3.80%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-15376 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The TELNET service in Mobatek MobaXterm 10.4 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via TCP port 23.. EPSS estimates a 3.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The TELNET service in Mobatek MobaXterm 10.4 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via TCP port 23.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

3.80%

88.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mobatek	Mobaxterm	10.4

References

https://www.vulnerability-lab.com/get_content.php?id=2097Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.vulnerability-lab.com/get_content.php?id=2097Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 16, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-15376?

The TELNET service in Mobatek MobaXterm 10.4 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via TCP port 23.

How severe is CVE-2017-15376?

CVE-2017-15376 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15376?

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