CVE-2023-25146: Trend Micro Apex One Security Agent Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Mar 7, 2023
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Updated

A security agent link following vulnerability in the Trend Micro Apex One agent could allow a local attacker to quarantine a file, delete the original folder and replace with a junction to an arbitrary location, ultimately leading to an arbitrary file dropped to an arbitrary location. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Other sources

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Trend Micro Apex One Security Agent. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Apex One NT RealTime Scan service. By creating a junction, an attacker can abuse the service to create arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Trend Micro Apex One
trendmicro Apex One<14.0.11960
trendmicro Apex One=2019
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
Any of the following
trendmicro Apex One<14.0.11960
trendmicro Apex One=2019
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Mar 7, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:19 PM
Description
Feb 24, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·09:38 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-25146?

CVE-2023-25146 is a vulnerability that allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Trend Micro Apex One Security Agent.

2

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.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-25146?

Trend Micro Apex One versions up to 14.0.11960 and Trend Micro Apex One 2019 are affected by this vulnerability.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2023-25146?

CVE-2023-25146 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-25146?

Apply the necessary patches or updates provided by Trend Micro to fix this vulnerability.

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