ZDI-26-654: TrendAI Apex One Incomplete Cleanup Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Published Sep 10, 2026
·Updated
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-2025-71414.
Affected Software
1 affected component
TrendAI Apex One Security Agent
Event History
Sep 10, 2026
Advisory Published
via ZDI·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·05:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What level of access does an attacker need before exploiting this issue?
The attacker must already be able to execute low-privileged code on the affected system. This is a local privilege escalation issue, not an initial remote-access vector.
2
Which systems are exposed?
Affected installations of TrendAI Apex One Security Agent are exposed when a local attacker can run low-privileged code on the target system.
3
What is the assigned CVE and severity score?
The issue is tracked as CVE-2025-71414 and has a CVSS rating of 7.8.