CVE-2025-49220CWE-477

An insecure deserialization operation in Trend Micro Apex Central below version 8.0.7007 could lead to a pre-authentication remote code execution on affected…

Critical · published June 17, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
81.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Trend Micro Apex Central versions below 8.0.7007 are hiding a sneaky vulnerability that allows remote code execution before authentication — talk about opening the front door wide! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where the menu allows anyone to customize their order without checking if they're actually a guest — this vulnerability lets an attacker cook up their own malicious recipe without a reservation! An attacker exploiting this flaw could execute arbitrary code on the server without needing any credentials, leading to potentially devastating consequences. Imagine them accessing sensitive data or causing havoc on the system — it's a hacker's playground!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the menu allows anyone to customize their order without checking if they're actually a guest — this vulnerability lets an attacker cook up their own malicious recipe without a reservation! This vulnerability arises from insecure deserialization in Trend Micro Apex Central, which allows unauthorized code to be executed before authentication, making it a critical security risk for affected installations.

What to do

An attacker exploiting this flaw could execute arbitrary code on the server without needing any credentials, leading to potentially devastating consequences. Imagine them accessing sensitive data or causing havoc on the system — it's a hacker's playground! To protect your system, immediately upgrade to version 8.0.7007 or later. Regularly audit your systems for insecure code patterns and consider implementing additional security measures like application firewalls. Don't wait — the sooner you act, the better! You’ve got this! Follow these steps to secure your system and keep those nasty hackers at bay! 🛡️

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
0.02057 · 81.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-477 · Use of Obsolete Function
Published
2025-06-17T17:43Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 JUN 17:43Z
    An insecure deserialization operation in Trend Micro Apex Central below version 8.0.7007 could lead to a pre-authentication remote code execution on affected…
    cvelistv5