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CVE-2023-52325

Trend Micro Apex Central widget WFProxy Local File Inclusion Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Severity Score

7.5
*CVSS v3.1

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

Track*
*SSVC
Descriptions

A local file inclusion vulnerability in one of Trend Micro Apex Central's widgets could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected installations.

Please note: this vulnerability must be used in conjunction with another one to exploit an affected system. In addition, an attacker must first obtain a valid set of credentials on target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Una vulnerabilidad de inclusión de archivos locales en uno de los widgets de Trend Micro Apex Central podría permitir que un atacante remoto ejecute código arbitrario en las instalaciones afectadas. Tenga en cuenta: esta vulnerabilidad debe usarse junto con otra para explotar un sistema afectado. Además, un atacante primero debe obtener un conjunto válido de credenciales en el sistema de destino para poder aprovechar esta vulnerabilidad.

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Trend Micro Apex Central. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the getObjWGFServiceApiByApiName function. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data prior to passing it to a PHP include function. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of IUSR.

*Credits: Poh Jia Hao of STAR Labs SG Pte. Ltd.
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:Track*
Exploitation
None
Automatable
No
Tech. Impact
Total
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2024-01-08 CVE Reserved
  • 2024-01-10 CVE Published
  • 2024-05-27 EPSS Updated
  • 2024-09-12 CVE Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
  • CWE-98: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
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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 Apex Central
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 2019
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windows
Affected