CVE-2025-71211: Trend Micro Apex One path traversal (CVSS 9.8)

Description

A vulnerability in the Trend Micro Apex One management console could allow a remote attacker to upload malicious code and execute commands on affected installations. This vulnerability is similar in scope to CVE-2025-71210 but affects a different executable. Please note: although this vulnerability carries a technical critical CVSS rating, this was reported via responsible disclosure via a researcher through the Zero Day Initiative. The SaaS versions of the product have already been mitigated and no customer action required. For this particular vulnerability, an attacker must have access to the Trend Micro Apex One Management Console, so customers that have their console�s IP address exposed externally should consider mitigating factors such as source restrictions if not already applied.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Trend Micro Apex One< 14.0.0.14136 · < 14.0.20315

Remediation

Fixed in

Trend Micro Apex One≥ 14.0.0.14136

Patch & vendor advisories

https://success.trendmicro.com/en-US/solution/KA-0022458

References

https://success.trendmicro.com/en-US/solution/KA-0022458Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-137/Third Party Advisory

Related CVEs

Recent high-severity vulnerabilities sharing a weakness type.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-71211 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-71211 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 3.75%.

How severe is CVE-2025-71211?

CVE-2025-71211 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 3.75% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-71211?

Affected products include Trend Micro Apex One.

How do I fix CVE-2025-71211?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Trend Micro Apex One 14.0.0.14136 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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