ZDI-26-653: TrendAI Apex One Security Agent Cache Mechanism Time-Of-Check Time-Of-Use Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of TrendAI 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 ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2025-71415.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is exposed to this vulnerability?
Affected installations are exposed only to attackers who can already execute low-privileged code locally on the target system. It is a local privilege-escalation issue rather than an issue described as remotely exploitable.
What access does an attacker need to exploit it?
The attacker must first obtain the ability to execute code with low privileges on the affected system. Successful exploitation can then allow escalation of privileges.
How severe is this issue?
ZDI assigned this vulnerability a CVSS score of 7.8. It is tracked as CVE-2025-71415.