SB2025061233 - Privilege escalation in Trend Micro Password Manager



SB2025061233 - Privilege escalation in Trend Micro Password Manager

Published: June 12, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025061233
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Link following (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-48443)

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.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.