#VU35143 Path traversal in OfficeScan and Worry-Free Business Security - CVE-2019-18189

Vulnerability identifier: #VU35143

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-18189

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
OfficeScan
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls
Worry-Free Business Security
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: Trend Micro

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

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.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

OfficeScan: XG - 11.0

Worry-Free Business Security: xg - 11.0

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External links
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000151732

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.