CVE-2023-25148: 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 Trend Micro Apex One could allow a local attacker to exploit the vulnerability by changing a specific file into a pseudo-symlink, allowing privilege escalation 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.

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 Browser Exploit Detection engine. By creating a mount point, an attacker can abuse the Apex One Common Client Solution Framework service to delete a folder. 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·10:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:20 PM
Description
Feb 24, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·09:38 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-25148?

CVE-2023-25148 is a vulnerability that allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Trend Micro Apex One Security Agent.

2

How do I exploit CVE-2023-25148?

To exploit CVE-2023-25148, an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system.

3

What is the affected software?

The affected software is Trend Micro Apex One and Worry-Free Business Security.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2023-25148?

CVE-2023-25148 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-25148?

To fix CVE-2023-25148, it is recommended to update to a version of Trend Micro Apex One Security Agent that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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