What is CVE-2023-25145?

CVE-2023-25145 is a vulnerability that allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Trend Micro Apex One Security Agent.

What is the severity of CVE-2023-25145?

The severity of CVE-2023-25145 is high, with a severity value of 7.8.

What is the affected software version?

The affected software version is Trend Micro Apex One and Worry-Free Business Security up to version 14.0.11960.

Is Microsoft Windows affected by this vulnerability?

No, Microsoft Windows is not vulnerable to CVE-2023-25145.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-25145

high

7.8

CWE

7/3/2023

2/8/2024

CVE-2023-25145: Trend Micro Apex One Security Agent Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Q: How can this vulnerability be exploited?

An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

First published: Tue Mar 07 2023(Updated: )

A link following vulnerability in the scanning function of Trend Micro Apex One agent 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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Trend Micro Apex One
Trendmicro Apex One	<14.0.11960
Trendmicro Apex One	=2019
Microsoft Windows

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What is CVE-2023-25145?
CVE-2023-25145 is a vulnerability that allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Trend Micro Apex One Security Agent.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-25145?
The severity of CVE-2023-25145 is high, with a severity value of 7.8.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
What is the affected software version?
The affected software version is Trend Micro Apex One and Worry-Free Business Security up to version 14.0.11960.
Is Microsoft Windows affected by this vulnerability?
No, Microsoft Windows is not vulnerable to CVE-2023-25145.

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