CVE-2022-38337
Critical
Description
When aborting a SFTP connection, MobaXterm before v22.1 sends a hardcoded password to the server. The server treats this as an invalid login attempt which can result in a Denial of Service (DoS) for the user if services like fail2ban are used.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.1
Exploit probability—
ProductMobatek Mobaxterm
PublishedDec 6, 2022
First seenDec 6, 2022
Weakness typeCWE-798Hard-coded credentials
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| mobatek mobaxterm | v ≤ 22.2 | — |
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