CVE-2021-28646: Medium severity trend micro apex one vulnerability

Published Apr 13, 2021
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Updated

An insecure file permissions vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One, Apex One as a Service and OfficeScan XG SP1 could allow a local attacker to take control of a specific log file on affected installations.

Affected Software

3 affected components
trendmicro Apex One=2019
trendmicro Apex One=2019
trendmicro Officescan=xg-sp1

Event History

Apr 13, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:54 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-28646?

CVE-2021-28646 is an insecure file permissions vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One, Apex One as a Service, and OfficeScan XG SP1.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-28646?

CVE-2021-28646 has a severity score of 5.5, indicating a medium severity.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2021-28646?

CVE-2021-28646 affects Trend Micro Apex One (2019 version), Trend Micro Apex One as a Service (2019 version), and OfficeScan XG SP1.

4

How can a local attacker exploit CVE-2021-28646?

A local attacker can exploit CVE-2021-28646 to take control of a specific log file on affected installations.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-28646?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-28646 at the following references: [link1](https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000286019) and [link2](https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000286157).

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