CVE-2025-69258CWE-120CWE-290CWE-346

CVE-2025-69258

Critical · published January 8, 2026

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
4%
Percentile
89.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unauthenticated attacker can load their own code directly into a crucial system process — that's the essence of this dangerous LoadLibraryEX vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex Central! 🔥 Think of it like a sneaky intruder slipping a fake check into a bank’s cash drawer — once that check is processed, they're free to withdraw funds at will! This vulnerability enables an attacker to control the execution of code as if they're the SYSTEM user, which is extremely powerful. This could lead to absolute chaos, allowing attackers to execute malicious code with full SYSTEM privileges. That means they could steal sensitive information, manipulate data, or even install other harmful software all while being hidden from sight. The potential for damage here is staggering!

Put simply

Think of it like a sneaky intruder slipping a fake check into a bank’s cash drawer — once that check is processed, they're free to withdraw funds at will! This vulnerability enables an attacker to control the execution of code as if they're the SYSTEM user, which is extremely powerful. The LoadLibraryEX vulnerability allows unauthenticated remote attackers to inject their own DLL files into critical processes, enabling the execution of arbitrary code within the context of the SYSTEM account.

What to do

This could lead to absolute chaos, allowing attackers to execute malicious code with full SYSTEM privileges. That means they could steal sensitive information, manipulate data, or even install other harmful software all while being hidden from sight. The potential for damage here is staggering! Immediate action is essential: patch to the latest version of Trend Micro Apex Central, and ensure that strict access controls are in place to prevent unauthorized users from executing any DLLs. Regularly review your security policies to ensure you’re protected from similar vulnerabilities. You've got this! Implement these steps, and you'll be on your way to securing your system in no time! 🛡️

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
0.03574 · 89.3th percentile
Weaknesses
CWE-120 · Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow'); CWE-290 · Authentication Bypass by Spoofing; CWE-346 · Origin Validation Error
Published
2026-01-08T18:15Z
Affected products (16)
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References (3)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 JAN 12:50Z
    A LoadLibraryEX vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex Central could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to load an attacker-controlled DLL into a key…
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