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CVE-2021-32462

Trend Micro Password Manager Exposed Dangerous Function Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Severity Score

8.8
*CVSS v3.1

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

-
*SSVC
Descriptions

Trend Micro Password Manager (Consumer) version 5.0.0.1217 and below is vulnerable to an Exposed Hazardous Function Remote Code Execution vulnerability which could allow an unprivileged client to manipulate the registry and escalate privileges to SYSTEM on affected installations. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

Trend Micro Password Manager (Consumer) versiones 5.0.0.1217 y por debajo es susceptible a una vulnerabilidad de Ejecución de Código Remota de Función Peligrosa Expuesta que podría permitir a un cliente no privilegiado manipular el registro y escalar privilegios para SYSTEM en las instalaciones afectadas. Es requerida la autenticación para explotar esta vulnerabilidad

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Trend Micro Password Manager. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the Trend Micro Password Manager Central Control Service. The issue results from the exposure of a dangerous method or function to unprivileged users. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.

*Credits: Simon Zuckerbraun - Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Authentication
Single
Confidentiality
Complete
Integrity
Complete
Availability
Complete
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:-
Exploitation
-
Automatable
-
Tech. Impact
-
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2021-05-07 CVE Reserved
  • 2021-07-05 CVE Published
  • 2024-08-03 CVE Updated
  • 2024-10-09 EPSS Updated
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  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
CAPEC
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
Vendor Product Version Other Status
Vendor Product Version Other Status <-- --> Vendor Product Version Other Status
Trendmicro
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 Password Manager
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 <= 5.0.0.1217
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Affected
in Microsoft
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 Windows
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Safe