#VU72097 Link following in Apex One - CVE-2023-25148

Vulnerability identifier: #VU72097

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 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-2023-25148

CWE-ID: CWE-59

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
Apex One

Software vendor:
Trend Micro

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

The vulnerability exists due to insecure link following in the security agent. A local user can create a specially crafted link to a critical file on the system and escalate privileges.

Install updates from vendor's website.

• https://success.trendmicro.com/dcx/s/solution/000292209?language=en_US
• https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-173/