CVE-2023-52338

Name: CVE-2023-52338
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-23T21:15:09.717+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-52338 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A link following vulnerability in the Trend Micro Deep Security 20.0 and Trend Micro Cloud One - Endpoint and Workload Security Agent could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges 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 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A link following vulnerability in the Trend Micro Deep Security 20.0 and Trend Micro Cloud One - Endpoint and Workload Security Agent could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges 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

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.31%

22.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Trendmicro	Deep Security	20.0	—
Trendmicro	Deep Security Agent	20.0	Update1337

References

https://success.trendmicro.com/dcx/s/solution/000296337?language=en_USVendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-076/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://success.trendmicro.com/dcx/s/solution/000296337?language=en_USVendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-076/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-52338?

How severe is CVE-2023-52338?

CVE-2023-52338 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-52338?

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-2023-52338?

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Source: NVD / NIST