CVE-2022-36336

Name: CVE-2022-36336
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-07-30T00:15:08.777+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-36336 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A link following vulnerability in the scanning function of Trend Micro Apex One and Worry-Free Business Security agents could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. The resolution for this issue has been deployed automatically via ActiveUpdate to customers in an updated Spyware pattern. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A link following vulnerability in the scanning function of Trend Micro Apex One and Worry-Free Business Security agents could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. The resolution for this issue has been deployed automatically via ActiveUpdate to customers in an updated Spyware pattern. Customers who are up-to-date on detection patterns are not required to take any additional steps to mitigate this issue.

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

0.54%

41.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Trendmicro	Apex One	All versions	—
Trendmicro	Apex One	2019	—
Trendmicro	Worry-Free Business Security	10.0	Sp1
Trendmicro	Worry-Free Business Security Services	All versions	—

References

https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000291267Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1033/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000291267Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1033/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jul 30, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-36336?

How severe is CVE-2022-36336?

CVE-2022-36336 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36336?

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-2022-36336?

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

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Source: NVD / NIST