CVE-2025-71210
A critical flaw in Trend Micro Apex One’s management console lets a remote attacker upload and run malicious code if they can reach the console. The issue is only exploitable when the console’s IP is exposed to the internet. No patch is currently available for on‑prem installations, but SaaS customers are already protected.
No official fix yet. If none appears within 45 days of first tracking, this entry is removed automatically.
Who is affected
Trend Micro Apex One management console, especially on‑prem installations whose console IP is publicly reachable.
Real-world impact
An attacker who can access the console could upload malware and execute arbitrary commands, potentially compromising the entire protected environment.
Why this severity
The CVSS score of 9.8 reflects that the vulnerability is network‑based, requires no user interaction, and grants full control over the affected system, making it a critical risk.
What to do about it
- ›Restrict external access to the Apex One Management Console by limiting its IP address to trusted networks or applying firewall source restrictions.
No official fix or mitigation is documented in the sources yet. Monitor the vendor advisory and apply the patch as soon as it is released.
NVD description
Timeline
- May 21, 2026 · May 21, 2026PublishedDisclosed and added to the National Vulnerability Database.
- Jul 23, 2026 · 12d agoAdvisory updatedThe NVD record was last revised.
How it’s attacked
References & advisories
- success.trendmicro.com/en-US/solution/KA-0022458vendor advisory
- zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-136/third party advisory