CVE-2025-52837

Description

Trend Micro Password Manager (Consumer) version 5.8.0.1327 and below is vulnerable to a Link Following Privilege Escalation Vulnerability that could allow an attacker the opportunity to abuse symbolic links and other methods to delete any file/folder and achieve privilege escalation.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: Trend Micro, Inc. Trend Micro Password Manager
Published at:
Updated at:

References

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-52837?
CVE-2025-52837 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-52837?
To fix CVE-2025-52837, 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-2025-52837 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-52837 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-2025-52837?
CVE-2025-52837 affects Trend Micro, Inc. Trend Micro Password Manager.
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