CVE-2022-40144

A vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One and Trend Micro Apex One as a Service could allow an attacker to bypass the product's login authentication by…

published September 19, 2022

CVSS
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EPSS
2%
Percentile
78.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An attacker could stroll right past your login gate! This vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One toys with request parameters, making it all too easy to bypass authentication. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that lets anyone in simply by saying they made a reservation — no one checks the list at the door! This vulnerability allows attackers to skip the crucial authentication step, just like a sly diner sneaking in for a free meal. If exploited, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to the system, potentially leading to full control over the security operations. This means they could access sensitive data, alter security settings, or even disable protections. Yikes!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that lets anyone in simply by saying they made a reservation — no one checks the list at the door! This vulnerability allows attackers to skip the crucial authentication step, just like a sly diner sneaking in for a free meal. This vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate request parameters to bypass the login authentication process in Trend Micro Apex One, risking unauthorized access to the system.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to the system, potentially leading to full control over the security operations. This means they could access sensitive data, alter security settings, or even disable protections. Yikes! To protect yourself, upgrade to the latest version of Trend Micro Apex One and review your authentication mechanisms. Additionally, ensure that all request parameters are validated properly to prevent unauthorized access. You can tackle this! Stay vigilant, upgrade your systems, and you'll keep your defenses strong. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01835 · 78.8th percentile
Published
2022-09-19T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 19 SEP 00:00Z
    A vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One and Trend Micro Apex One as a Service could allow an attacker to bypass the product's login authentication by…
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