CVE-2022-40143: Trend Micro Apex One Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
First published: Mon Sep 19 2022(Updated: )
A link following local privilege escalation vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One and Trend Micro Apex One as a Service servers could allow a local attacker to abuse an insecure directory that could allow a low-privileged user to run arbitrary code with elevated privileges. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Credit: security@trendmicro.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Trendmicro Apex One | ||
| Trendmicro Apex One | =2019 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-40143.
What is the title of this vulnerability?
The title of this vulnerability is Trend Micro Apex One Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-40143?
The severity of CVE-2022-40143 is high with a severity value of 7.3.
Which software is affected by this vulnerability?
Trend Micro Apex One, Trend Micro Apex Central, Trend Micro Trend Micro Apex One and Worry-Free Business Security are affected by this vulnerability.
How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
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