Origin Validation Vulnerability in Apex One/SEP Agent by Trend Micro
CVE-2026-45207

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Trend Micro
Status
Trendai Apex One
Trendai Apex One As A Service
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 May 2026

What is CVE-2026-45207?

A security flaw in the Apex One/SEP agent allows a local attacker with low-privileged code execution capabilities to escalate their privileges. This vulnerability operates through a specific process protection communication pathway, distinguishing it from similar vulnerabilities. Successful exploitation requires that an attacker initially gain low-level access to the affected system.

Affected Version(s)

TrendAI Apex One 2019 (14.0) < 14.0.0.17079

TrendAI Apex One as a Service SaaS < 14.0.20731

References

https://success.trendmicro.com/en-US/solution/KA-0023430

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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