CVE-2021-36741KEV · OVERDUE

Trend Micro Multiple Products Improper Input Validation Vulnerability

High · published July 29, 2021

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Confirmed exploited, and the score agrees

CVSS calls it high at 8.8. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 92.1th percentile for exploit probability.

1801
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
8.8
EPSS
5%
Percentile
92.1
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky improper input validation flaw lets attackers upload arbitrary files to Trend Micro products, but only if they've already logged into the management console! ⚠️ Think of it like a restaurant where only trusted staff can bring in ingredients. If a rogue chef gets inside, they can swap out the entire recipe with something toxic! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to upload malicious files, potentially leading to full control over the affected system. Once in, they can execute unauthorized commands, steal data, or install additional malware—an absolutely devastating scenario for any organization!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where only trusted staff can bring in ingredients. If a rogue chef gets inside, they can swap out the entire recipe with something toxic! This vulnerability arises from a failure to properly validate file uploads, allowing an authenticated user to upload files that could execute arbitrary commands on the server once processed.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to upload malicious files, potentially leading to full control over the affected system. Once in, they can execute unauthorized commands, steal data, or install additional malware—an absolutely devastating scenario for any organization! Immediately patch affected systems to the latest version of Trend Micro Apex One, OfficeScan, and Worry-Free Business Security. Additionally, conduct a review of user access and authentication practices to ensure only legitimate users can log in.💡 You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll keep your systems secure in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04951 · 92.1th percentile
Published
2021-07-29T19:23Z
KEV added
2021-11-03 · due 2021-11-17
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 NOV 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by Nov 17
    kev
  • 29 JUL 19:23Z
    An improper input validation vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One, Apex One as a Service, OfficeScan XG, and Worry-Free Business Security 10.0 SP1 allows a…
    cvelistv5