CVE-2022-48191

Name: CVE-2022-48191
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-01-20T07:15:12.01+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-48191 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability exists in Trend Micro Maximum Security 2022 (17.7) wherein a low-privileged user can write a known malicious executable to a specific location and in the process of removal and restoral an attacker could replace an original folder with a mount point to an arbitrary location, allowing a escalation of privileges on an affected system.. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability exists in Trend Micro Maximum Security 2022 (17.7) wherein a low-privileged user can write a known malicious executable to a specific location and in the process of removal and restoral an attacker could replace an original folder with a mount point to an arbitrary location, allowing a escalation of privileges on an affected system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.19%

9.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Trendmicro	Maximum Security 2022	17.7

References

https://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/tmka-11252Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-053/Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/tmka-11252Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-053/Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jan 20, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-48191?

How severe is CVE-2022-48191?

CVE-2022-48191 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-48191?

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-2022-48191?

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Source: NVD / NIST