#VU82875 PHP file inclusion in Apex One - CVE-2023-47202

Vulnerability identifier: #VU82875

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-47202

CWE-ID: CWE-98

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apex One
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor: Trend Micro

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to include and execute arbitrary PHP files on the server.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect input validation when including PHP files. A remote user can send a specially crafted HTTP request to the affected application, include and execute arbitrary PHP code on the system with privileges of the web server.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apex One: CP B2049 - 2019

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External links
https://success.trendmicro.com/dcx/s/solution/000295652?language=en_US
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1621/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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