CVE-2022-41746

A forced browsing vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One could allow an attacker with access to the Apex One console on affected installations to escalate…

published October 10, 2022

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
67.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty privilege escalation can unfold from access to the Apex One console! An attacker with a foothold in the system might gain the keys to the kingdom! 🔑 Think of it as a hotel receptionist who’s able to change guest room assignments without proper checks — suddenly, anyone could end up in the VIP suite just because they showed up at the desk. If an attacker successfully exploits this vulnerability, they could modify agent group settings and escalate their privileges within the Apex One system. This could lead to unauthorized access to critical security settings, putting the entire network at serious risk.

Put simply

Think of it as a hotel receptionist who’s able to change guest room assignments without proper checks — suddenly, anyone could end up in the VIP suite just because they showed up at the desk. This forced browsing vulnerability allows an authenticated user with access to the Apex One console to manipulate agent groupings and escalate their privileges without proper authorization checks.

What to do

If an attacker successfully exploits this vulnerability, they could modify agent group settings and escalate their privileges within the Apex One system. This could lead to unauthorized access to critical security settings, putting the entire network at serious risk. To mitigate this vulnerability, ensure that strict access controls are in place for the Apex One web console. Regularly review user permissions and keep the installation updated to the latest version to patch any discovered vulnerabilities. You've got this! By tightening access controls, you're actively protecting your network. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01187 · 67.6th percentile
Published
2022-10-10T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 OCT 00:00Z
    A forced browsing vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One could allow an attacker with access to the Apex One console on affected installations to escalate…
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