CVE-2017-14081: Proxy command injection vulnerabilities in Trend Micro Mobile Security (Enterprise) versions before 9.7 Patch

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-14081?

mobile security: upgrade to newer than 9.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-14081 being exploited?

CVE-2017-14081 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2017-14081 affect?

CVE-2017-14081 affects mobile security. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Proxy command injection vulnerabilities in Trend Micro Mobile Security (Enterprise) versions before 9.7 Patch 3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2017-14081?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited

This week

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2017-14081 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting mobile security. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Proxy command injection vulnerabilities in Trend Micro Mobile Security (Enterprise) versions before 9.7 Patch 3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	16.6% (top 3%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-77
Published	2017-09-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Trend Micro, Inc. · Vendor: trendmicro

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-09-22 16:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

trendmicro mobile security UPGRADE

Affected: <= 9.7

Fixed in: newer than 9.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mobile-security || rpm -q mobile-security || mobile-security --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 9.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade mobile-security

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mobile-security

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-14081?

mobile security: upgrade to newer than 9.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-14081 being exploited?

CVE-2017-14081 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-14081 affect?

CVE-2017-14081 affects mobile security. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Proxy command injection vulnerabilities in Trend Micro Mobile Security (Enterprise) versions before 9.7 Patch 3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations.

How urgent is CVE-2017-14081?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited

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