Privilege escalation in Trendmicro Apex One
CVE-2024-55631
An 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.
Vulnerability class: Privilege Escalation
EPSS: 0.003 (25.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Trendmicro Apex_one
- Trend Micro, Inc. Micro Apex One — versions 2019 (14.0)
- Trend Micro, Inc. Micro Apex One As A Service — versions SaaS
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security@trendmicro.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-55631?
- CVE-2024-55631 is a high-severity vulnerability in Trendmicro Apex One, classified under Improper Privilege Management. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-12-31.
- How severe is CVE-2024-55631?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.