CVE-2023-32521

A path traversal exists in a specific service dll of Trend Micro Mobile Security (Enterprise) 9.8 SP5 which could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to…

published June 26, 2023

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.3th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
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EPSS
67%
Percentile
99.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky path traversal vulnerability could let attackers delete any file they want in Trend Micro Mobile Security 9.8 SP5 without breaking a sweat! 🔥 Think of it like a delivery service that accidentally delivered packages to the wrong address, allowing anyone to simply request a re-route and send your important files straight to the trash instead! 📦💨 If exploited, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive files on the server, potentially causing data loss or service disruption. This could lead to devastating consequences for your organization's security posture, leaving critical data vulnerable to deletion by malicious actors.

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery service that accidentally delivered packages to the wrong address, allowing anyone to simply request a re-route and send your important files straight to the trash instead! 📦💨 This path traversal vulnerability permits unauthenticated remote attackers to manipulate file paths within a specific service DLL, enabling them to delete arbitrary files stored on the server.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive files on the server, potentially causing data loss or service disruption. This could lead to devastating consequences for your organization's security posture, leaving critical data vulnerable to deletion by malicious actors. To mitigate this risk, ensure that you are running the latest version of Trend Micro Mobile Security and apply any patches provided for this vulnerability as soon as possible. Additionally, implement strict file access controls to limit the potential for unauthorized file manipulation. You've got this! By following these steps, you’ll keep your systems secure and earn your hero badge! 🦸‍♂️🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.66809 · 99.3th percentile
Published
2023-06-26T21:52Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 JUN 21:52Z
    A path traversal exists in a specific service dll of Trend Micro Mobile Security (Enterprise) 9.8 SP5 which could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to…
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