CVE-2019-16305 Command injection in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary commands via crafted MobaXterm protocol links if the user confirms the execution prompts.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-16305?
CVE-2019-16305 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Sep 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
In MobaXterm 11.1 and 12.1, the protocol handler is vulnerable to command injection. A crafted link can trigger a popup asking whether the user wants to run MobaXterm to handle the link. If accepted, another popup appears asking for further confirmation. If this is also accepted, command execution is achieved, as demonstrated by the MobaXterm://`calc` URI.
Weakness: CWE-77
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-16305?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mobatek Mobaxterm.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16305?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-16305 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2019-16305 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-16305 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pg54-ccpq-c42c.