CVE-2022-38336
CVE-2022-38336 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mobatek Mobaxterm with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-287.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Mobatek Mobaxterm
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- Last modified:
Description
An access control issue in MobaXterm before v22.1 allows attackers to make connections to the server via the SSH or SFTP protocols without authentication.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-38336?
- An access control issue in MobaXterm before v22.1 allows attackers to make connections to the server via the SSH or SFTP protocols without authentication.
- How severe is CVE-2022-38336?
- CVE-2022-38336 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-38336 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-38336?
- CVE-2022-38336 affects Mobatek Mobaxterm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-38336?
- 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-2022-38336 published?
- CVE-2022-38336 was published on 2022-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:mobatek:mobaxterm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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