{"id":63979,"date":"2025-08-11T13:48:46","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T13:48:46","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-10-03T12:32:56","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T18:32:56","slug":"cve-2025-54948-pre-authenticated-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-in-trend-micro-apex-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-54948-pre-authenticated-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-in-trend-micro-apex-one\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-54948: Pre-Authenticated Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

The security landscape is an ever-evolving domain, with new vulnerabilities surfacing now and then, threatening the integrity of systems worldwide. The vulnerability we’re focusing on in this post is CVE-2025-54948, which poses a significant threat to the Trend Micro Apex One management console. This vulnerability gives malicious actors the ability to upload and execute malicious code<\/a> on affected installations, potentially leading to system compromise or data leakage.
\nGiven the severity of this vulnerability<\/a>, rated 9.4 on the CVSS scale, it is critical for organizations using Trend Micro Apex One (on-premise) to understand the implications of this security flaw and take necessary measures to mitigate it.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2025-54948
\nSeverity: Critical (9.4 CVSS score)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: None
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: System compromise<\/a>, potential data leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

Trend Micro Apex<\/a> One | All on-premise versions before the vendor patch<\/p>\n

How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

The vulnerability lies in the management<\/a> console of the Trend Micro Apex One. A pre-authenticated remote attacker can exploit this by uploading malicious code<\/a> to the system. This code could be designed to execute arbitrary<\/a> commands on the system, which would not only give the attacker control over the system but also potentially allow for data extraction, leading to a data breach.<\/p>\n

Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited. This is a simplified representation and the actual exploit might require advanced knowledge of the system internals.<\/p>\n

POST \/upload_file HTTP\/1.1\nHost: target.example.com\nContent-Type: application\/octet-stream\n{ \"file\": \"\/path\/to\/malicious_code\" }<\/code><\/pre>\n
This HTTP request, when sent to the vulnerable endpoint, would upload the malicious code<\/a> to the server.<\/p>\n
Remediation and Mitigation<\/strong><\/p>\n
Trend Micro has released a patch to address this vulnerability, and all users of the affected versions of Trend Micro Apex<\/a> One are strongly advised to apply this patch immediately. In the interim, a web application firewall (WAF) or intrusion detection system (IDS) can be used as a temporary mitigation strategy to monitor for and block attempts to exploit this vulnerability<\/a>.
\nAs a cybersecurity<\/a> imperative, always keep your systems updated and monitor regularly for any unusual activities. Prevention is, as always, better than cure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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