CVE-2024-48200

CVE-2024-48200 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

An issue in MobaXterm v24.2 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code via the remove function of the MobaXterm MSI is spawning one Administrative cmd (conhost.exe)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-48200?
An issue in MobaXterm v24.2 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code via the remove function of the MobaXterm MSI is spawning one Administrative cmd (conhost.exe)
How severe is CVE-2024-48200?
CVE-2024-48200 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-48200 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-48200?
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.
Does CVE-2024-48200 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-48200 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-42951.
When was CVE-2024-48200 published?
CVE-2024-48200 was published on 2024-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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