CVE-2022-44653: Trend Micro Apex One Security Agent Directory Traversal Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
First published: Mon Nov 21 2022(Updated: )
A security agent directory traversal vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One and Apex One as a Service could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges 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.
Credit: security@trendmicro.com security@trendmicro.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Trendmicro Apex One | <14.0.11789 | |
| Trendmicro Apex One | =2019 | |
| Trend Micro Apex One | ||
| <14.0.11789 | ||
| =2019 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-44653?
CVE-2022-44653 is a vulnerability that allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Trend Micro Apex One Security Agent.
How severe is CVE-2022-44653?
CVE-2022-44653 has a severity score of 7.8 (high).
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-44653?
To exploit CVE-2022-44653, an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-44653?
CVE-2022-44653 affects Trend Micro Apex One Security Agent versions up to and including 14.0.11789 and 2019.
How can I fix CVE-2022-44653?
To fix CVE-2022-44653, it is recommended to update to the latest version of Trend Micro Apex One Security Agent.
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