CVE-2025-49218 SQL injection in Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption Policy Server

High 7.7 Published 17 Jun 2025 Updated 26 Feb 2026

A post-auth SQL injection in Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption Policy Server allows attackers with low-privileged code execution to escalate privileges.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2025-49218?

CVE-2025-49218 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption Policy Server, published on 17 Jun 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A post-auth SQL injection vulnerability in the Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption PolicyServer could allow an attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. This is similar to, but not identical to CVE-2025-49215. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system to exploit this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-49218?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Trendmicro Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption.

How do I fix CVE-2025-49218?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-49218 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2025-49218 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-49218 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v8hq-vh94-52xw.