CVE-2022-45797

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.65%

Last modified

CVE-2022-45797 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An arbitrary file deletion vulnerability in the Damage Cleanup Engine component of Trend Micro Apex One and Trend Micro Apex One as a Service could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges and delete files 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An arbitrary file deletion vulnerability in the Damage Cleanup Engine component of Trend Micro Apex One and Trend Micro Apex One as a Service could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges and delete files 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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.65%

46.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
TrendmicroApex OneAll versions
TrendmicroApex One2019

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-45797?
An arbitrary file deletion vulnerability in the Damage Cleanup Engine component of Trend Micro Apex One and Trend Micro Apex One as a Service could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges and delete files 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.
How severe is CVE-2022-45797?
CVE-2022-45797 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-45797?
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