CVE-2023-32530: Trend Micro Apex Central modTMMS SQL Injection 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 Apex Central. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the processing of setcertificatesconfig requests to the modTMMS endpoint. When parsing the dbCert parameter, the process does not properly validate a user-supplied string before using it to construct SQL queries. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the IUSR user.

Other sources

Vulnerable modules of Trend Micro Apex Central (on-premise) contain vulnerabilities which would allow authenticated users to perform a SQL injection that could lead to remote code execution. Please note: an attacker must first obtain authentication on the target system in order to exploit these vulnerabilities. This is similar to, but not identical to CVE-2023-32529.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Trend Micro Apex Central
trendmicro Apex Central Windows=2019
trendmicro Apex Central=2019

Event History

Jun 26, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:54 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 2, 2024
Advisory Published
via ZDI·03:25 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-32530?

CVE-2023-32530 is a SQL Injection Remote Code Execution vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex Central.

2

How does CVE-2023-32530 work?

CVE-2023-32530 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Trend Micro Apex Central by exploiting a specific flaw in the processing of set_certificates_config requests to the modTMMS endpoint.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-32530?

CVE-2023-32530 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-32530?

CVE-2023-32530 affects Trend Micro Apex Central version 2019 on Windows.

5

How can CVE-2023-32530 be fixed?

To fix CVE-2023-32530, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches or updates provided by Trend Micro.

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