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CVE-2019-16305

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 6.74%

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CVE-2019-16305 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In MobaXterm 11.1 and 12.1, the protocol handler is vulnerable to command injection. A crafted link can trigger a popup asking whether the user wants to run MobaXterm to handle the link. EPSS estimates a 6.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In MobaXterm 11.1 and 12.1, the protocol handler is vulnerable to command injection. A crafted link can trigger a popup asking whether the user wants to run MobaXterm to handle the link. If accepted, another popup appears asking for further confirmation. If this is also accepted, command execution is achieved, as demonstrated by the MobaXterm://`calc` URI.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
6.74%

93.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MobatekMobaxterm11.1
MobatekMobaxterm12.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-16305?
In MobaXterm 11.1 and 12.1, the protocol handler is vulnerable to command injection. A crafted link can trigger a popup asking whether the user wants to run MobaXterm to handle the link. If accepted, another popup appears asking for further confirmation. If this is also accepted, command execution is achieved, as demonstrated by the MobaXterm://`calc` URI.
How severe is CVE-2019-16305?
CVE-2019-16305 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 6.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16305?
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