#VU110674 Improper access control in Apex One - CVE-2025-49154

Vulnerability identifier: #VU110674

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-49154

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apex One
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor: Trend Micro

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A local user can overwrite key memory-mapped files and escalate privileges on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apex One: Patch 1 b2087 - CP 13150

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External links
https://success.trendmicro.com/en-US/solution/KA-0019917

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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.