CVE-2023-41179
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CVE-2023-41179 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the 3rd party AV uninstaller module contained in Trend Micro Apex One (on-prem and SaaS), Worry-Free Business Security and Worry-Free Business Security Services could allow an attacker to manipulate the module to execute arbitrary commands on an affected installation. Note that an attacker must first obtain administrative console access on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 4.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A vulnerability in the 3rd party AV uninstaller module contained in Trend Micro Apex One (on-prem and SaaS), Worry-Free Business Security and Worry-Free Business Security Services could allow an attacker to manipulate the module to execute arbitrary commands on an affected installation. Note that an attacker must first obtain administrative console access on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trendmicro | Apex One | 2019 | — |
| Trendmicro | Worry-Free Business Security | 10.0 | Sp1 |
| Trendmicro | Worry-Free Business Security Services | All versions | — |
References
- https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU90967486/Third Party Advisory
- https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU90967486/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-41179US Government Resource
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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