RCE in Trendmicro Apex_one
CVE-2025-54948
A vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One (on-premise) management console could allow a pre-authenticated remote attacker to upload malicious code and execute commands on affected installations.
Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)
EPSS: 0.208 (97.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 9.4 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:H.
Affected products
- Trendmicro Apex_one — versions 2019
- Trend Micro, Inc. Micro Apex One — versions 2019 (14.0)
Weakness classification (CWE)
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on . CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.
BOD 22-01 due date: .
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@trendmicro.com (Patch, Vendor Advisory)
- 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (US Government Resource)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-54948?
- CVE-2025-54948 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Trendmicro Apex_one, classified under OS Command Injection. CVSS score: 9.4/10. Published 2025-08-05.
- How severe is CVE-2025-54948?
- Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.4 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2025-54948 known to be exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2025-54948 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2025-08-18), indicating it is being actively exploited. 7 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.