Is CVE-2019-13475 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-13475 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-13475 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-13475 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-13475?

CVE-2019-13475 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2019-13475

CWE-88Published: July 9, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-13475 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.