How severe is CVE-2017-14090?

CVE-2017-14090 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-14090 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-14090?

CVE-2017-14090 affects Trendmicro Scanmail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14090?

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

When was CVE-2017-14090 published?

CVE-2017-14090 was published on 2017-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-14090

CVE-2017-14090 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Trendmicro Scanmail with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-326.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-326
Affected product: Trendmicro Scanmail
Published: 2017-12-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in Trend Micro ScanMail for Exchange 12.0 exists in which some communications to the update servers are not encrypted.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-14090?: A vulnerability in Trend Micro ScanMail for Exchange 12.0 exists in which some communications to the update servers are not encrypted.
How severe is CVE-2017-14090?: CVE-2017-14090 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-14090 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-14090?: CVE-2017-14090 affects Trendmicro Scanmail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14090?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-14090 published?: CVE-2017-14090 was published on 2017-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:scanmail:12.0:*:*:*:*:microsoft_exchange:*:*

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