How severe is CVE-2023-32524?

CVE-2023-32524 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-2023-32524 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-32524?

CVE-2023-32524 affects Trendmicro Mobile Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32524?

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-2023-32524 published?

CVE-2023-32524 was published on 2023-06-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-32524

CVE-2023-32524 is a high-severity vulnerability in Trendmicro Mobile Security with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Trendmicro Mobile Security
Published: 2023-06-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Affected versions of Trend Micro Mobile Security (Enterprise) 9.8 SP5 contain some widgets that would allow a remote user to bypass authentication and potentially chain with other vulnerabilities. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit these vulnerabilities. This is similar to, but not identical to CVE-2023-32523.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-32524?: Affected versions of Trend Micro Mobile Security (Enterprise) 9.8 SP5 contain some widgets that would allow a remote user to bypass authentication and potentially chain with other vulnerabilities. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit these vulnerabilities. This is similar to, but not identical to CVE-2023-32523.
How severe is CVE-2023-32524?: CVE-2023-32524 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-2023-32524 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-32524?: CVE-2023-32524 affects Trendmicro Mobile Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32524?: 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-2023-32524 published?: CVE-2023-32524 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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