CVE-2025-49212CWE-477

An insecure deserialization operation in the Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption PolicyServer could lead to a pre-authentication remote code execution on affected…

Critical · published June 17, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
13%
Percentile
96.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An insecure deserialization operation could give an attacker the keys to the kingdom in Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption! 🔥 Think of it like a book club that accepts any story without checking the author — one bad book can lead to a wild discussion that spirals out of control, putting everyone's secrets at risk! 📚 If exploited, an attacker could achieve remote code execution before authentication, allowing them to execute any code of their choice on the affected system. This could lead to absolute chaos, including data breaches, system manipulation, or even complete takeover of sensitive environments!

Put simply

Think of it like a book club that accepts any story without checking the author — one bad book can lead to a wild discussion that spirals out of control, putting everyone's secrets at risk! 📚 This vulnerability allows for remote code execution through insecure deserialization in the Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption PolicyServer, meaning malicious payloads can be crafted and executed without requiring any form of authentication.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could achieve remote code execution before authentication, allowing them to execute any code of their choice on the affected system. This could lead to absolute chaos, including data breaches, system manipulation, or even complete takeover of sensitive environments! Update to the latest patched version of Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption immediately to mitigate this risk. Ensure all configurations are reviewed to eliminate any potential exposure to insecure deserialization. Regularly audit your environment to keep it secure! You've got this! By taking these steps, you can fortify your defenses and keep your systems safe from harm. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.13272 · 96.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-477 · Use of Obsolete Function
Published
2025-06-17T20:27Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 JUN 20:27Z
    An insecure deserialization operation in the Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption PolicyServer could lead to a pre-authentication remote code execution on affected…
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