CVE-2026-45206
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CVE-2026-45206 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An origin validation vulnerability in the Apex One/SEP agent could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. This is similar to CVE-2026-45207 but exists in a different process protection communication mechanism. 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 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An origin validation vulnerability in the Apex One/SEP agent could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. This is similar to CVE-2026-45207 but exists in a different process protection communication mechanism. 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/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Trendmicro | Apex One | < 14.0.0.17079 |
| Trendmicro | Apex One | < 14.0.20731 |
References
- https://success.trendmicro.com/en-US/solution/KA-0023430Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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