CVE-2023-52091

Description

An anti-spyware engine link following vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory trendmicro.com
Affected: Trend Micro, Inc. Trend Micro Apex One
Affected: Trend Micro, Inc. Trend Micro Apex One as a Service
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://success.trendmicro.com/dcx/s/solution/000296151?language=en_US vendor advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-027/ third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-52091?
CVE-2023-52091 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-52091?
To fix CVE-2023-52091, 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-2023-52091 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-52091 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-52091?
CVE-2023-52091 affects Trend Micro, Inc. Trend Micro Apex One, Trend Micro, Inc. Trend Micro Apex One as a Service.
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