#VU61811 Arbitrary file upload in Apex Central - CVE-2022-26871

 

#VU61811 Arbitrary file upload in Apex Central - CVE-2022-26871

Published: April 3, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU61811
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-26871
CWE-ID: CWE-434
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerable software:
Apex Central
Software vendor:
Trend Micro

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in the Trend Micro Apex Central management console. A remote non-authenticated attacker can upload arbitrary file to the system and execute it.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

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