How severe is CVE-2019-13475?

CVE-2019-13475 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-13475 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-13475?

CVE-2019-13475 affects Mobatek Mobaxterm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13475?

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-2019-13475 published?

CVE-2019-13475 was published on 2019-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-13475

CVE-2019-13475 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mobatek Mobaxterm with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-88.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-88
Affected product: Mobatek Mobaxterm
Published: 2019-07-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-13475?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2019-13475?: CVE-2019-13475 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-13475 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-13475?: CVE-2019-13475 affects Mobatek Mobaxterm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-13475?: 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-2019-13475 published?: CVE-2019-13475 was published on 2019-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mobatek:mobaxterm:11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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