Actively exploited · Published Aug 5, 2025 · Assigned by trendmicro
CVE-2025-54948
Critical 9.4 Exploited
In plain English
A critical-severity OS command injection in Trend Micro Apex One from Trend Micro, Inc.. Attackers are actively exploiting it in the wild (listed by CISA on August 18, 2025). The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 32.9% (higher than 98% of all known vulnerabilities). Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
CISA guidance
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Federal agencies must remediate by Sep 8, 2025.
Official 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.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Trend Micro, Inc. | Trend Micro Apex One | 2019 (14.0) – before 14.0.0.14039 |
Weakness: CWE-78 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:H