Multiple vulnerabiilities in Trend Micro Apex One
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 5 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2023-52090 CVE-2023-52091 CVE-2023-52092 CVE-2023-52093 CVE-2023-52094 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-59 CWE-749 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Apex One Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls |
| Vendor | Trend Micro |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 5 vulnerabilities.
1) Link following
EUVDB-ID: #VU85222
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-52090
CWE-ID:
CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a link following issue within the Agent Engine. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsApex One: before CP 12534
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://success.trendmicro.com/dcx/s/solution/000296151?language=en_US
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-026/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Link following
EUVDB-ID: #VU85223
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-52091
CWE-ID:
CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a link following issue within the anti-spyware engine. A local user can escalate privileges on the system. MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsApex One: before CP 12534
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://success.trendmicro.com/dcx/s/solution/000296151?language=en_US
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-027/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
3) Link following
EUVDB-ID: #VU85224
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-52092
CWE-ID:
CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a link following issue within the security agent. A local user can escalate privileges on the system. MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsApex One: before CP 12534
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://success.trendmicro.com/dcx/s/solution/000296151?language=en_US
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-025/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
4) Exposed dangerous method or function
EUVDB-ID: #VU85226
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-52093
CWE-ID:
CWE-749 - Exposed Dangerous Method or Function
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to usage of a dangerous method within the Apex One NT Listener service. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsApex One: before CP 12534
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://success.trendmicro.com/dcx/s/solution/000296151?language=en_US
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-029/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
5) Link following
EUVDB-ID: #VU85227
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-52094
CWE-ID:
CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a link following issue within the updater. A local user can escalate privileges on the system. MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsApex One: before CP 12534
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://success.trendmicro.com/dcx/s/solution/000296151?language=en_US
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-028/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
