CVE-2023-32528: Trend Micro Mobile Security (Enterprise) 9.8 SP5 contains vulnerable .php files that could allow a remote atta

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-32528 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.

Trend Micro Mobile Security (Enterprise) 9.8 SP5 contains vulnerable .php files that could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected installations. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. This is similar to, but not identical to CVE-2023-32527.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	3.0% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
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-2023-32528?

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

Is CVE-2023-32528 being exploited?

CVE-2023-32528 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-2023-32528 affect?

CVE-2023-32528 affects mobile security. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Trend Micro Mobile Security (Enterprise) 9.8 SP5 contains vulnerable .php files that could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected installations. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low

How urgent is CVE-2023-32528?

Priority 53/100. High severity

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities · Trend Micro vulnerabilities

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