How severe is CVE-2022-40980?

CVE-2022-40980 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 none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-40980 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-40980?

CVE-2022-40980 affects Trendmicro Mobile Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40980?

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-2022-40980 published?

CVE-2022-40980 was published on 2022-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-40980

CVE-2022-40980 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Trendmicro Mobile Security 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.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Trendmicro Mobile Security
Published: 2022-09-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A potential unathenticated file deletion vulnerabilty on Trend Micro Mobile Security for Enterprise 9.8 SP5 could allow an attacker with access to the Management Server to delete files. This issue was resolved in 9.8 SP5 Critical Patch 2.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40980?: A potential unathenticated file deletion vulnerabilty on Trend Micro Mobile Security for Enterprise 9.8 SP5 could allow an attacker with access to the Management Server to delete files. This issue was resolved in 9.8 SP5 Critical Patch 2.
How severe is CVE-2022-40980?: CVE-2022-40980 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 none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-40980 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-40980?: CVE-2022-40980 affects Trendmicro Mobile Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40980?: 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-2022-40980 published?: CVE-2022-40980 was published on 2022-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://files.trendmicro.com/documentation/readme/tmms_sp5_cp2/tmms-ee_9.8_sp5_patch2_readme_server.txt

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:mobile_security:9.8:sp5:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*

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