Link Following Privilege Escalation in Trend Micro Password Manager
CVE-2025-52837

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Trend Micro
Status
Trend Micro Password Manager
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 July 2025

What is CVE-2025-52837?

The Trend Micro Password Manager versions 5.8.0.1327 and prior are exposed to a vulnerability that allows attackers to exploit symbolic links and similar methods. This can lead to unauthorized file deletion and potential privilege escalation, compromising user security and access controls.

Affected Version(s)

Trend Micro Password Manager 5.8 < 5.8.0.1327

References

https://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/TMKA-12946
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-586/

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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CVE-2025-52837 : Link Following Privilege Escalation in Trend Micro Password Manager