CVE-2023-32528: Trend Micro Mobile Security for Enterprises widgetforsecurity getWidgetPoolManager Local File Inclusion Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jun 26, 2023
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Updated

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Trend Micro Mobile Security for Enterprises. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The specific flaw exists within the getWidgetPoolManager function defined within the web/widgetforsecurity path. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data prior to passing it to a PHP include function. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of IUSR.

Other sources

Trend Micro Mobile Security (Enterprise) 9.8 SP5 contains vulnerable .php files that could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code 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. This is similar to, but not identical to CVE-2023-32527.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Trend Micro Mobile Security for Enterprises
trendmicro Mobile Security Windows=9.8-sp5

Event History

Jun 26, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:54 PM
Description
Aug 2, 2024
Advisory Published
via ZDI·03:25 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2023-32528.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-32528?

The severity of CVE-2023-32528 is high.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2023-32528?

The affected software for CVE-2023-32528 is Trend Micro Mobile Security for Enterprises version 9.8-sp5.

4

How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2023-32528?

Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2023-32528 by executing arbitrary code on affected installations of Trend Micro Mobile Security for Enterprises.

5

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2023-32528?

Yes, authentication is required to exploit CVE-2023-32528, but the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed.

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