CVE-2025-54948 CRITICAL

CVE-2025-54948

Vendor Trend Micro, Inc.
Product Trend Micro Apex One
Weakness CWE-78
KEV Status Known Exploited
Published August 5, 2025
Last update October 21, 2025

CVSS base score

9.4/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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.

CISA mandated remediation

02CISA 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.

Key dates

03Disclosure timeline

August 5, 2025 CVE published
October 21, 2025 Record updated