CVE-2023-38626

Name: CVE-2023-38626
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-23T21:15:08.253+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-38626 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A post-authenticated server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex Central 2019 (lower than build 6481) could allow an attacker to interact with internal or local services directly. 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 a similar, but not identical vulnerability as CVE-2023-38625.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A post-authenticated server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex Central 2019 (lower than build 6481) could allow an attacker to interact with internal or local services directly. 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 a similar, but not identical vulnerability as CVE-2023-38625.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.35%

26.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Trendmicro	Apex Central	2019

References

https://success.trendmicro.com/dcx/s/solution/000294176?language=en_USVendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1000/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://success.trendmicro.com/dcx/s/solution/000294176?language=en_USVendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1000/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jan 23, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38626?

How severe is CVE-2023-38626?

CVE-2023-38626 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38626?

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