CVE-2025-69259 Null dereference in Trend Micro Apex Central
A remote attacker can cause a denial-of-service condition in Trend Micro Apex Central by exploiting an unchecked NULL return value without authentication.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-69259?
CVE-2025-69259 is a high-severity vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex Central, published on 8 Jan 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A message unchecked NULL return value vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex Central could allow a remote attacker to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations. Please note: authentication is not required in order to exploit this vulnerability..
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-69259?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Trendmicro Apex Central.
How do I fix CVE-2025-69259?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-69259 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2025-69259 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-69259 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Trend Micro Apex Central
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f57h-h252-h773.