Apex One and Apex Central

CVE-2025-54948: Apex One OS Command Injection

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.

Published

ExploitedYes, in CISA KEVAdded 18 Aug 2025
Ransomware useNot reportedPer CISA
SeverityCRITICALCVSS 3.1 9.4
EPSS24%Chance of exploitation in 30 days
Public exploitNot tracked
FixAvailable

Automatic summary from the vendor's CVE record. We haven't written a full analysis of this vulnerability yet.

Affected and fixed versions

Product / branchFixed in
Trend Micro Apex One 2019 (14.0)14.0.0.14039 or later

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What it is

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.

Exploitation

CISA lists this CVE as exploited in the wild since 18 Aug 2025.

Sources

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