7.8
CWE
59
Advisory Published
Updated
Advisory Published

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

First published: Tue Mar 07 2023(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.

Credit: security@trendmicro.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Trendmicro Apex One<14.0.11960
Trendmicro Apex One=2019
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-25146?

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

  • 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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