Apex One and Apex Central

CVE-2022-26871: Apex Central Arbitrary File Upload

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex Central could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to upload an arbitrary file which could lead to remote code execution.

Published

ExploitedYes, in CISA KEVAdded 31 Mar 2022
Ransomware useNot reportedPer CISA
SeverityCRITICALCVSS 3.1 9.8
EPSS19%Chance of exploitation in 30 days
Public exploitNot tracked
FixSee advisory

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Affected and fixed versions

Product / branchFixed in
Trend Micro Apex Central 2019 (on-premise), SaaSSee the advisory

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What it is

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex Central could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to upload an arbitrary file which could lead to remote code execution.

Exploitation

CISA lists this CVE as exploited in the wild since 31 Mar 2022.

Sources

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