Trend Micro Apex Central modTMSL Server-Side Request Forgery Vulnerability

July 26th, 2023
ZDI-23-998 ZDI-CAN-19870

CVE ID

CVE-2023-38624

CVSS Score

9.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:L

Affected Vendors

Trend Micro

Affected Products

Apex Central

Vulnerability Details

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Trend Micro Apex Central. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the modTMSL module. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a URI prior to accessing resources. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose information in the context of the service account.

Additional Details

Trend Micro has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000294176

Disclosure Timeline

  • 2023-02-22 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2023-07-26 - Coordinated public release of advisory

Credit

Poh Jia Hao of STAR Labs SG Pte. Ltd.

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