CVE-2023-32522: A path traversal exists in a specific dll of Trend Micro Mobile Security (Enterprise) 9.8 SP5 which could allo

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HIGH 8.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-32522 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting mobile security. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	3.3% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2023-06-26
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

2023-06-26 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

trendmicro mobile security DOWNGRADE

Affected: 9.8 sp5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.8

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 9.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mobile-security sudo apt install mobile-security=<VERSION_BEFORE_9.8> sudo apt-mark hold mobile-security

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list mobile-security sudo dnf downgrade mobile-security-<VERSION_BEFORE_9.8> sudo dnf versionlock add mobile-security

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2023-32522?

mobile security: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-32522 being exploited?

CVE-2023-32522 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-2023-32522 affect?

CVE-2023-32522 affects mobile security. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). 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

How urgent is CVE-2023-32522?

Priority 55/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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