Trend Micro Apex Central Improper Authentication Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

March 3rd, 2026
ZDI-26-147 ZDI-CAN-26037

CVE ID

CVE-2025-71208

CVSS Score

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

Affected Vendors

Trend Micro

Affected Products

Apex Central

Vulnerability Details

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

The specific flaw exists within the management console. The issue results from incorrect implementation of the authentication algorithm. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges to resources normally protected from the user.

Additional Details

Trend Micro has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://success.trendmicro.com/en-US/solution/KA-0022071

Disclosure Timeline

  • 2025-03-19 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2026-03-03 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2026-03-03 - Advisory Updated

Credit

Elias Martinez (filenotfound - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eli-martinez07/)

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