Apex One and Apex Central

CVE-2023-52324: Unrestricted file upload in Trend Micro Apex Central

An unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex Central could allow a remote attacker to create arbitrary files on affected installations.

Published

ExploitedNot in CISA KEV
Ransomware useNot reportedPer CISA
SeverityHIGHCVSS 3.1 8.8
EPSS4.1%Chance of exploitation in 30 days
Public exploitNot tracked
FixAvailable

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Affected and fixed versions

Product / branchFixed in
Trend Micro Apex Central 20198.0.0.6570 or later

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What it is

An unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex Central could allow a remote attacker to create arbitrary files on affected installations.

Please note: although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, this vulnerability could be exploited when the attacker has any valid set of credentials. Also, this vulnerability could be potentially used in combination with another vulnerability to execute arbitrary code.

Sources

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