CVE-2022-40139
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CVE-2022-40139 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper validation of some components used by the rollback mechanism in Trend Micro Apex One and Trend Micro Apex One as a Service clients could allow a Apex One server administrator to instruct affected clients to download an unverified rollback package, which could lead to remote code execution. Please note: an attacker must first obtain Apex One server administration console access in order to exploit this vulnerability.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 2.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Improper validation of some components used by the rollback mechanism in Trend Micro Apex One and Trend Micro Apex One as a Service clients could allow a Apex One server administrator to instruct affected clients to download an unverified rollback package, which could lead to remote code execution. Please note: an attacker must first obtain Apex One server administration console access in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Metrics
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Trendmicro | Apex One | All versions |
| Trendmicro | Apex One | 2019 |
References
- https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000291528Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000291528Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-40139US Government Resource
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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