CVE-2019-13475
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
4.1 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
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.
Technical details
- Published
- 2019-07-09
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.
Is CVE-2019-13475 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2019-13475 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 4.1% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-13475?
CVE-2019-13475 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).
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