CVE-2025-54948

Name: CVE-2025-54948
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-08-05T13:15:28.487+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 20.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-54948 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One (on-premise) management console could allow a pre-authenticated remote attacker to upload malicious code and execute commands on affected installations.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 20.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One (on-premise) management console could allow a pre-authenticated remote attacker to upload malicious code and execute commands on affected installations.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

20.25%

97.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Sep 8, 2025.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Trendmicro	Apex One	2019

References

https://success.trendmicro.com/en-US/solution/KA-0020652Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-54948US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Aug 5, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-54948?

A vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One (on-premise) management console could allow a pre-authenticated remote attacker to upload malicious code and execute commands on affected installations.

How severe is CVE-2025-54948?

CVE-2025-54948 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 20.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2025-54948?

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