#VU111039 Missing authorization in Endpoint Encryption PolicyServer - CVE-2025-49216

Vulnerability identifier: #VU111039

Vulnerability risk: Critical

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [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:U/U:Red]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-49216

CWE-ID: CWE-862

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Endpoint Encryption PolicyServer
Server applications / IDS/IPS systems, Firewalls and proxy servers

Vendor: Trend Micro

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization checks. A remote non-authenticated attacker can access key methods as an admin user and modify product configurations on affected installations. 

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Endpoint Encryption PolicyServer: before 6.0.0.4013

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External links
https://success.trendmicro.com/en-US/solution/KA-0019928
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-373/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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