CVE-2023-52325: apex central File Inclusion — Fix

Description

A local file inclusion vulnerability in one of Trend Micro Apex Central's widgets could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected installations. Please note: this vulnerability must be used in conjunction with another one to exploit an affected system. In addition, an attacker must first obtain a valid set of credentials on target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-98 CWE-98

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-24-024/ https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-024/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-52325? +

A local file inclusion vulnerability in one of Trend Micro Apex Central's widgets could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected installations. Please note: this vulnerability must be used in conjunction with another one to exploit an affected system. In addition, an attacker must first obtain a valid set of credentials on target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-52325? +

CVE-2023-52325 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-52325? +

CVE-2023-52325 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-2023-52325? +

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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