Privilege escalation in Trend Micro Password Manager



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2025-48443
CWE-ID CWE-59
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Password Manager for Windows
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor Trend Micro

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Link following

EUVDB-ID: #VU111104

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-48443

CWE-ID: CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to an insecure link following issue within the product installer. A local user can create a specially crafted symbolic link to a critical file on the system and overwrite it with privileges of the application.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Password Manager for Windows: - - 5.0.0.1266

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-361/
https://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/tmka-12917


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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