CVE-2022-44648

Name: CVE-2022-44648
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-12T13:15:15.24+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-44648 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An Out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One and Apex One as a Service could allow a local attacker to disclose sensitive information on affected installations. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. This is similar to, but not the same as CVE-2022-44647.. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An Out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One and Apex One as a Service could allow a local attacker to disclose sensitive information on affected installations. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. This is similar to, but not the same as CVE-2022-44647.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.70%

48.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Trendmicro	Apex One	< 14.0.11789
Trendmicro	Apex One	2019

References

https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000291770Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1618/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000291770Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1618/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Dec 12, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-44648?

How severe is CVE-2022-44648?

CVE-2022-44648 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-44648?

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