CVE-2023-52094: Trend Micro Apex One Security Agent Updater Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
First published: Tue Jan 23 2024(Updated: )
An updater link following vulnerability in the Trend Micro Apex One agent could allow a local attacker to abuse the updater to delete an arbitrary folder, leading for a local 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.
Credit: security@trendmicro.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Trend Micro Apex One | <14.0.12849 | |
| Trend Micro Apex One | =2019 | |
| Trend Micro Apex One and Worry-Free Business Security |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-52094?
CVE-2023-52094 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2023-52094?
To remediate CVE-2023-52094, update your Trend Micro Apex One software to the latest version as recommended by the vendor.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-52094?
CVE-2023-52094 is an updater link following vulnerability that allows local attackers to delete arbitrary folders.
Who is affected by CVE-2023-52094?
CVE-2023-52094 affects installations of Trend Micro Apex One, specifically versions prior to 14.0.12849 and the 2019 edition.
Can CVE-2023-52094 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2023-52094 requires local access to exploit the vulnerability.
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