Trend Micro Apex One Data Loss Prevention uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Trend Micro Apex One. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Data Loss Prevention. Executing a manipulation can lead to uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-49155. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Trend Micro Apex One (unknown version). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Data Loss Prevention. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uncontrolled search path vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-427. The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An uncontrolled search path vulnerability in the Trend Micro Apex One Data Loss Prevention module could allow an attacker to inject malicious code leading to arbitrary code execution on affected installations.

The advisory is shared for download at zerodayinitiative.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-49155 since 06/02/2025. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 09/09/2025). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1574.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-18530). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.7

VulDB Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Temp Score: 6.7
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CNA Base Score: 8.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Uncontrolled search path
CWE: CWE-427 / CWE-426
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

06/02/2025 CVE reserved
06/12/2025 +10 days Advisory disclosed
06/12/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/09/2025 +89 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: trendmicro.com

Advisory: zerodayinitiative.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-49155 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-49155
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-312352
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/12/2025 07:08
Updated: 09/09/2025 17:31
Changes: 06/12/2025 07:08 (52), 06/17/2025 22:07 (1), 09/09/2025 17:31 (13)
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