CVE-2017-15376
CVE-2017-15376 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Mobatek Mobaxterm with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-94.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 10.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Mobatek Mobaxterm
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
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 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-15376 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-15376?
- CVE-2017-15376 affects Mobatek Mobaxterm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-15376?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2017-15376 published?
- CVE-2017-15376 was published on 2017-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:mobatek:mobaxterm:10.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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