CVE-2023-52324

Name: CVE-2023-52324
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-23T21:15:09.337+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 4.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-52324 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex Central could allow a remote attacker to create arbitrary files on affected installations. Please note: although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, this vulnerability could be exploited when the attacker has any valid set of credentials. Also, this vulnerability could be potentially used in combination with another vulnerability to execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 4.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex Central could allow a remote attacker to create arbitrary files on affected installations. Please note: although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, this vulnerability could be exploited when the attacker has any valid set of credentials. Also, this vulnerability could be potentially used in combination with another vulnerability to execute arbitrary code.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

4.14%

89.5th 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/000296153?language=en_USVendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-077/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://success.trendmicro.com/dcx/s/solution/000296153?language=en_USVendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-077/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-52324?

How severe is CVE-2023-52324?

CVE-2023-52324 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-52324?

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-2023-52324?

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Source: NVD / NIST