CVE-2019-18189

Description

A directory traversal vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One, OfficeScan (11.0, XG) and Worry-Free Business Security (9.5, 10.0) may allow an attacker to bypass authentication and log on to an affected product's management console as a root user. The vulnerability does not require authentication.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.60%
Vendor Advisory trendmicro.com
Affected: Trend Micro Trend Micro Apex One, Trend Micro OfficeScan (OSCE), Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security (WFBS)
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Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000151732 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-18189?
CVE-2019-18189 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-18189?
To fix CVE-2019-18189, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-18189 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-18189 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-18189?
CVE-2019-18189 affects Trend Micro Trend Micro Apex One, Trend Micro OfficeScan (OSCE), Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security (WFBS).
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