#VU60763 Use of hard-coded credentials in Trend Micro products - CVE-2022-25329

Vulnerability identifier: #VU60763

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-2022-25329

CWE-ID: CWE-798

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ServerProtect for Storage (SPFS)
Server applications / DLP, anti-spam, sniffers
ServerProtect for EMC Celerra (SPEMC)
Server applications / DLP, anti-spam, sniffers
ServerProtect for Microsoft Windows / Novell Netware (SPNT)
Server applications / DLP, anti-spam, sniffers
ServerProtect for Network Appliance Filers (SPNAF)
Server applications / DLP, anti-spam, sniffers

Vendor: Trend Micro

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain full access to vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to presence of hard-coded credentials in application code, when a specific command is typed in the console. A remote unauthenticated attacker with access to the Information Server can login using the hard-coded credentials and perform unauthorized actions.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ServerProtect for Storage (SPFS): 6.0 CP1284 - 6.0

ServerProtect for EMC Celerra (SPEMC): 5.8 CP1577 - 5.8

ServerProtect for Microsoft Windows / Novell Netware (SPNT): 5.8 CP1575 - 5.8

ServerProtect for Network Appliance Filers (SPNAF): 5.8 CP1299 - 5.8

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External links
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000290507
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2022-05

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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.