CVE-2022-30523

Name: CVE-2022-30523
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-16T15:15:10.49+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-30523 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Trend Micro Password Manager (Consumer) version 5.0.0.1266 and below is vulnerable to a Link Following Privilege Escalation Vulnerability that could allow a low privileged local attacker to delete the contents of an arbitrary folder as SYSTEM which can then be used for privilege escalation on the affected machine.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Trend Micro Password Manager (Consumer) version 5.0.0.1266 and below is vulnerable to a Link Following Privilege Escalation Vulnerability that could allow a low privileged local attacker to delete the contents of an arbitrary folder as SYSTEM which can then be used for privilege escalation on the affected machine.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.42%

33.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Trendmicro	Password Manager	< 5.0.0.1270

References

https://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/tmka-09071Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-759/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/tmka-09071Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-759/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: May 16, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-30523?

How severe is CVE-2022-30523?

CVE-2022-30523 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-30523?

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-2022-30523?

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Source: NVD / NIST