CVE-2025-71211
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 vulnerability requires no special privileges or user interaction and can compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
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 installations where the management console is exposed to the internet, especially on‑premises deployments.
Real-world impact
An attacker could upload malware, execute arbitrary commands, and potentially take full control of the affected system, leading to data theft, system compromise, or further network intrusion.
Why this severity
The CVSS score of 9.8 reflects a network‑based attack with low effort, no authentication, no user interaction, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
What to do about it
- ›Restrict external access to the Apex One Management Console IP address, e.g., by firewall rules or VPN only access.
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-26-137/third party advisory