CVE-2023-52325 Path traversal in Trend Micro Apex Central

High 7.5 Published Updated

A local file inclusion flaw in Trend Micro Apex Central allows authenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code when combined with another vulnerability.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-52325?

CVE-2023-52325 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex Central, published on 23 Jan 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A local file inclusion vulnerability in one of Trend Micro Apex Central's widgets could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected installations. Please note: this vulnerability must be used in conjunction with another one to exploit an affected system. In addition, an attacker must first obtain a valid set of credentials on target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-98

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-52325?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Trendmicro Apex Central.

How do I fix CVE-2023-52325?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-52325 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2023-52325 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-52325 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6pp8-37pj-mhcc.

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