Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One
CVE-2024-55632

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
CVE Published:
31 December 2024

Summary

A vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One arises from improper validation of security agent links, which could enable a local attacker with low-privileged code execution to escalate their privileges. This flaw opens doors for unauthorized actions that may compromise the targeted system's integrity. To successfully exploit this vulnerability, an attacker needs initial access to the targeted environment, highlighting the importance of securing entry points to maintain overall system safety.

Affected Version(s)

Trend Micro Apex One 2019 (14.0) < 14.0.0.13140

Trend Micro Apex One as a Service SaaS < 14.0.14203

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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