CVE-2023-52324: apex central File Upload RCE — Fix

Description

An unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex Central could allow a remote attacker to create arbitrary files on affected installations. Please note: although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, this vulnerability could be exploited when the attacker has any valid set of credentials. Also, this vulnerability could be potentially used in combination with another vulnerability to execute arbitrary code.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
trendmicro	apex_central	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://success.trendmicro.com/dcx/s/solution/000296153?language=en_US https://success.trendmicro.com/dcx/s/solution/000296153?language=en_US

Other References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-077/ https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-077/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-52324? +

An unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex Central could allow a remote attacker to create arbitrary files on affected installations. Please note: although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, this vulnerability could be exploited when the attacker has any valid set of credentials. Also, this vulnerability could be potentially used in combination with another vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-52324? +

CVE-2023-52324 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-52324? +

CVE-2023-52324 affects products from trendmicro, specifically: apex_central. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-52324? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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