CVE-2022-38336: High severity mobaxterm vulnerability

Published Dec 5, 2022
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Mobatek MobaXterm<22.2

Event History

Dec 5, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-38336?

CVE-2022-38336 is an access control issue in MobaXterm before v22.1 that allows attackers to make connections to the server via SSH or SFTP protocols without authentication.

2

How severe is CVE-2022-38336?

CVE-2022-38336 has a severity value of 8.1, which is considered high.

3

Which version of MobaXterm is affected by CVE-2022-38336?

MobaXterm versions up to and excluding v22.2 are affected by CVE-2022-38336.

4

How can I fix the access control issue in MobaXterm?

To fix the access control issue in MobaXterm, update to version 22.2 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-38336?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-38336 at the following reference: https://docs.ssh-mitm.at/vulnerabilities/CVE-2022-38336.html

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