CVE-2025-54987

Name: CVE-2025-54987
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-08-05T13:15:29.04+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 16.91%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-54987 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. This vulnerability is essentially the same as CVE-2025-54948 but targets a different CPU architecture.. EPSS estimates a 16.91% 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. This vulnerability is essentially the same as CVE-2025-54948 but targets a different CPU architecture.

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

16.91%

96.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-54987?

How severe is CVE-2025-54987?

CVE-2025-54987 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 16.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-54987?

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-2025-54987?

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Source: NVD / NIST