CVE-2025-54948
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitA vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One (on-premise) management console could allow a pre-authenticated remote attacker to upload malicious code and execute commands on affected installations.
Published Aug 5, 2025 · Updated Oct 31, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2025-54948 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Apex One (Trendmicro), Apexone Server (Trendmicro).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Aug 6, 2025. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Apexone Server 14.0.0.14039.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
24%
Higher than 97.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
A vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One (on-premise) management console could allow a pre-authenticated remote attacker to upload malicious code and execute commands on affected installations.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Aug 18, 2025 | Sep 8, 2025 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Aug 6, 2025 | Sep 8, 2025 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Aug 18, 2025 | Sep 8, 2025 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Aug 18, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Apex OneTrendmicro | 2019 | n/a |
| Apexone ServerTrendmicro | 14.0.0.14039 | 14.0.0.14039 |
Patched Releases
Apexone Server
14.0.0.14039
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Aug 5, 2025
Added to Industry KEV feed
Aug 6, 2025
Added to CISA KEV
Aug 18, 2025
Added to CIRCL KEV
Aug 18, 2025
Added to ENISA EUVD
Aug 18, 2025
Last updated
Oct 31, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
References
- patchVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
A vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One (on-premise) management console could allow a pre-authenticated remote attacker to upload malicious code and execute commands on affected installations.
Affected: Apex One (Trendmicro) versions 2019; Apexone Server (Trendmicro) versions 14.0.0.14039. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Aug 6, 2025.
Yes. It was added on Aug 18, 2025 with a federal remediation due date of Sep 8, 2025.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Apexone Server 14.0.0.14039.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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