# CVE-2015-7244: The default configuration of the server in MobaXterm before 8.3 has a disabled Access Control setting and consequently does not require auth

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2015-11-04 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The default configuration of the server in MobaXterm before 8.3 has a disabled Access Control setting and consequently does not require authentication for X11 connections, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands or obtain sensitive information via X11 packets.

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## References

- http://blog.mobatek.net/post/mobaxterm-new-release-8.3/
- http://www.securifera.com/advisories/cve-2015-7244
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/316888

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