CVE-2023-32535: Trend Micro Apex Central Cross-Site Scripting Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Certain dashboard widgets on Trend Micro Apex Central (on-premise) are vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks that may allow an attacker to achieve remote code execution on affected servers. This is similar to, but not identical to CVE-2023-32531 through 32534.
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This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Trend Micro Apex Central. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of the serverid parameter provided to the index.php component. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can lead to the injection of arbitrary script. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute script in the context of the current user.
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What is CVE-2023-32535?
CVE-2023-32535 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Trend Micro Apex Central.
How severe is CVE-2023-32535?
CVE-2023-32535 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.
How does CVE-2023-32535 work?
CVE-2023-32535 exploits a flaw in the handling of user-supplied input, allowing an attacker to execute malicious code through a crafted webpage or file.
What is the affected software for CVE-2023-32535?
The affected software for CVE-2023-32535 is Trend Micro Apex Central version 2019.
How can I fix CVE-2023-32535?
To fix CVE-2023-32535, update to the latest version of Trend Micro Apex Central or apply the recommended patches and security updates provided by the vendor.