How severe is CVE-2015-7244?

CVE-2015-7244 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-7244 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-7244?

CVE-2015-7244 affects Mobatek Mobaxterm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7244?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2015-7244 published?

CVE-2015-7244 was published on 2015-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-7244

CVE-2015-7244 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mobatek Mobaxterm with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Mobatek Mobaxterm
Published: 2015-11-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-7244?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2015-7244?: CVE-2015-7244 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-7244 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-7244?: CVE-2015-7244 affects Mobatek Mobaxterm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7244?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-7244 published?: CVE-2015-7244 was published on 2015-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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