Overview
The cybersecurity landscape has been hit by yet another vulnerability, CVE-2025-47865. This is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the Trend Micro Apex Central Widget. Users below version 8.0.6955 are affected, and this flaw could potentially provide an attacker with remote code execution capabilities on the victim’s device. The significance of this vulnerability lies in its potential to compromise system integrity and result in data leakage.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-47865
Severity: High – CVSS 7.5
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Impact: Potential system compromise and data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
Trend Micro Apex Central Widget | Below Version 8.0.6955
How the Exploit Works
This exploit works by abusing the Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the affected widget. An attacker would send crafted input to a vulnerable server, which incorrectly handles and executes the input as part of a file name to be included. This flaw allows an attacker to run arbitrary code on the victim’s system, leading to a complete system compromise.
Conceptual Example Code
An attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability with a manipulated HTTP request as shown:
POST /vulnerable_widget HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/json
{ "include_file": "/etc/passwd" }In this example, the include_file parameter is manipulated to include a system file that should not be accessible, allowing the attacker to read sensitive information or execute arbitrary code.
Please note that this is conceptual example code, the actual exploit may differ based on the application’s structure and security defenses.
Mitigation Guidance
To mitigate this vulnerability, users are urged to apply the patch provided by the vendor. In the absence of the patch, implementing Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) or Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) can serve as temporary mitigation. Regular security audits and penetration testing can also aid in identifying and patching such vulnerabilities in a timely manner.
