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CVE-2023-41179

Trend Micro Apex One and Worry-Free Business Security Remote Code Execution

7.2 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 4.25%
  1. Published19 Sept 2023
  2. Added to CISA KEV21 Sept 2023
  3. Remediation due12 Oct 2023
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Trend Micro Apex One and Worry-Free Business Security contain an unspecified vulnerability in the third-party anti-virus uninstaller that could allow an attacker to manipulate the module to conduct remote code execution. An attacker must first obtain administrative console access on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Added to KEV: 21 Sept 2023Federal remediation due: 12 Oct 2023

Description

A vulnerability in the 3rd party AV uninstaller module contained in Trend Micro Apex One (on-prem and SaaS), Worry-Free Business Security and Worry-Free Business Security Services could allow an attacker to manipulate the module to execute arbitrary commands on an affected installation. Note that an attacker must first obtain administrative console access on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredHigh
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Trend Micro Apex One2019
Trend Micro Worry-free Business Security10.0
Trend Micro Worry-free Business Security Servicesall versions

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-41179 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-41179 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 21 Sept 2023.

How severe is CVE-2023-41179?

CVE-2023-41179 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated high. EPSS estimates a 4.25% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-41179?

Affected products include Trend Micro Apex One, Trend Micro Worry-free Business Security, Trend Micro Worry-free Business Security Services.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41179?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.