CVE-2019-13475 — HIGH (8.8)

Vulnerability Description

In MobaXterm 11.1, the mobaxterm: URI handler has an argument injection vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands when the user visits a specially crafted URL. Based on the available command-line arguments of the software, one can simply inject -exec to execute arbitrary commands. The additional arguments -hideterm and -exitwhendone in the payload make the attack less visible.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mobatek	Mobaxterm	11.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-88

References

https://www.vulnerability-lab.com/get_content.php?id=2186ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.vulnerability-lab.com/get_content.php?id=2186ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-13475?

CVE-2019-13475 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). In MobaXterm 11.1, the mobaxterm: URI handler has an argument injection vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands when the user visits a specially crafted URL. Based on ...

How severe is CVE-2019-13475?

CVE-2019-13475 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-13475?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mobatek Mobaxterm.