How severe is CVE-2023-32522?

CVE-2023-32522 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-32522 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-32522?

CVE-2023-32522 affects Trendmicro Mobile Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32522?

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-2023-32522 published?

CVE-2023-32522 was published on 2023-06-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-32522

CVE-2023-32522 is a high-severity vulnerability in Trendmicro Mobile Security with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Trendmicro Mobile Security
Published: 2023-06-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A path traversal exists in a specific dll of Trend Micro Mobile Security (Enterprise) 9.8 SP5 which could allow an authenticated remote attacker to delete arbitrary files. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-32522?: A path traversal exists in a specific dll of Trend Micro Mobile Security (Enterprise) 9.8 SP5 which could allow an authenticated remote attacker to delete arbitrary files. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2023-32522?: CVE-2023-32522 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-32522 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-32522?: CVE-2023-32522 affects Trendmicro Mobile Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32522?: 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-2023-32522 published?: CVE-2023-32522 was published on 2023-06-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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