How severe is CVE-2017-14079?

CVE-2017-14079 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-14079 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-14079?

CVE-2017-14079 affects Trendmicro Mobile Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14079?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-14079 published?

CVE-2017-14079 was published on 2017-09-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-14079

CVE-2017-14079 is a high-severity vulnerability in Trendmicro Mobile Security with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Trendmicro Mobile Security
Published: 2017-09-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unrestricted file uploads in Trend Micro Mobile Security (Enterprise) versions before 9.7 Patch 3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-14079?: Unrestricted file uploads in Trend Micro Mobile Security (Enterprise) versions before 9.7 Patch 3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations.
How severe is CVE-2017-14079?: CVE-2017-14079 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-14079 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-14079?: CVE-2017-14079 affects Trendmicro Mobile Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14079?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-14079 published?: CVE-2017-14079 was published on 2017-09-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:mobile_security:9.7:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*

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