CVE-2025-71215: Trend Micro Apex One Security Agent iCore Service Signature Verification Time-Of-Check Time-Of-Use Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
A time-of-check time-of-use vulnerability in the Trend Micro Apex One (mac) agent iCore service signature verification could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges 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. The following information is provided as informational only for CVE references, as these were addressed already via ActiveUpdate/SaaS updates in mid to late 2025 (SaaS 2507 & 2005 Yearly Release).
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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 iCore service. The issue results from the lack of proper file path checking during signature verification. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root.
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What is the severity of CVE-2025-71215?
CVE-2025-71215 has a high severity rating of 7.
What can CVE-2025-71215 allow an attacker to do?
CVE-2025-71215 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations of the Trend Micro Apex One agent.
How does CVE-2025-71215 exploit the Trend Micro Apex One service?
CVE-2025-71215 exploits a time-of-check time-of-use vulnerability in the signature verification process of the iCore service.
What are the requirements for exploiting CVE-2025-71215?
An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system to exploit CVE-2025-71215.
Which software is affected by CVE-2025-71215?
CVE-2025-71215 affects the Trend Micro Apex One (Mac) agent iCore service.