CVE-2022-27883

Name: CVE-2022-27883
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-09T00:15:08.873+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 1.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-27883 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A link following vulnerability in Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac 11.5 could allow an attacker to create a specially-crafted file as a symlink that can lead to privilege escalation. Please note that an attacker must at least have low-level privileges on the system to attempt to exploit this vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 1.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A link following vulnerability in Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac 11.5 could allow an attacker to create a specially-crafted file as a symlink that can lead to privilege escalation. Please note that an attacker must at least have low-level privileges on the system to attempt to exploit this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.15%

62.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Trendmicro	Antivirus For Mac	<= 11.5

References

https://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/tmka-10978Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-546/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/tmka-10978Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-546/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Apr 9, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-27883?

How severe is CVE-2022-27883?

CVE-2022-27883 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27883?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST