How severe is CVE-2017-14094?

CVE-2017-14094 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, 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 high.

Is CVE-2017-14094 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 19% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-14094?

CVE-2017-14094 affects Trendmicro Smart Protection Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14094?

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-2017-14094 published?

CVE-2017-14094 was published on 2018-01-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-14094

CVE-2017-14094 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Trendmicro Smart Protection Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 19% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-74.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 19% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Trendmicro Smart Protection Server
Published: 2018-01-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in Trend Micro Smart Protection Server (Standalone) versions 3.2 and below could allow an attacker to perform remote command execution via a cron job injection on a vulnerable system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-14094?: A vulnerability in Trend Micro Smart Protection Server (Standalone) versions 3.2 and below could allow an attacker to perform remote command execution via a cron job injection on a vulnerable system.
How severe is CVE-2017-14094?: CVE-2017-14094 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, 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 high.
Is CVE-2017-14094 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 19% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-14094?: CVE-2017-14094 affects Trendmicro Smart Protection Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14094?: 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-2017-14094 published?: CVE-2017-14094 was published on 2018-01-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:smart_protection_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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