CVE-2021-25246

Name: CVE-2021-25246
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-02-04T20:15:14.297+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-25246 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An improper access control information disclosure vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One, Apex One as a Service, OfficeScan XG SP1, and Worry-Free Business Security could allow an unauthenticated user to create a bogus agent on an affected server that could be used then make valid configuration queries.. EPSS estimates a 1.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An improper access control information disclosure vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One, Apex One as a Service, OfficeScan XG SP1, and Worry-Free Business Security could allow an unauthenticated user to create a bogus agent on an affected server that could be used then make valid configuration queries.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.74%

74.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Trendmicro	Apex One	2019	—
Trendmicro	Officescan	xg	Sp1
Trendmicro	Worry-Free Business Security	10.0	Sp1

References

https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000284202Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000284205Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000284206Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-117/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000284202Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000284205Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000284206Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-117/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 4, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-25246?

How severe is CVE-2021-25246?

CVE-2021-25246 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25246?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-25246?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

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Source: NVD / NIST