CVE-2017-6805

Name: CVE-2017-6805
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-20T16:59:02.577+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.80%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-6805 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in the TFTP server in MobaXterm Personal Edition 9.4 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a GET command.. EPSS estimates a 7.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the TFTP server in MobaXterm Personal Edition 9.4 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a GET command.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.80%

93.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mobatek	Mobaxterm	9.4

References

http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/MOBAXTERM-TFTP-PATH-TRAVERSAL-REMOTE-FILE-ACCESS.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/141582/MobaXterm-Personal-Edition-9.4-Path-Traversal.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Mar/34Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96886Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41592/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/MOBAXTERM-TFTP-PATH-TRAVERSAL-REMOTE-FILE-ACCESS.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/141582/MobaXterm-Personal-Edition-9.4-Path-Traversal.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Mar/34Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96886Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41592/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Mar 20, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6805?

Directory traversal vulnerability in the TFTP server in MobaXterm Personal Edition 9.4 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a GET command.

How severe is CVE-2017-6805?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-6805 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6805?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-6805?

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Source: NVD / NIST