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CVE-2026-6421

Mobatek MobaXterm Home Edition msimg32.dll uncontrolled search path

Published: Apr 17, 2026Updated: Apr 17, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVD
NVD MITRE
7.0CVSS
HIGH

A vulnerability has been found in Mobatek MobaXterm Home Edition up to 26.1. This affects an unknown part in the library msimg32.dll. The manipulation leads to uncontrolled search path. An attack has to be approached locally. The attack is considered to have high complexity. It is indicated that the exploitability is difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 26.2 is able to mitigate this issue. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component. The vendor was contacted early, responded in a very professional manner and quickly released a fixed version of the affected product.

EPSS Score
N/A
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
No Fix Available

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:LAC:HPR:LUI:NS:UC:HI:HA:H
Exploitability
AV:LAttack Vector
Local
AC:HAttack Complexity
High
PR:LPrivileges Required
Low
UI:NUser Interaction
None
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:HIntegrity
High
A:HAvailability
High

Weaknesses

CWE-426CWE-427

Affected Products

MobaXterm Home Edition
Mobatek

Attack Graph

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Exploitability

No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.

MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique
Persistence
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References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/358020
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https://vuldb.com/vuln/358020/cti
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https://vuldb.com/submit/778851
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Timeline

Published
Apr 17, 2026
Last Updated
Apr 17, 2026

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