CVE-2022-40139
CVSS v3
7.2
HIGH
EPSS Score
12.9 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
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SSVC status
Description
Improper validation of some components used by the rollback mechanism in Trend Micro Apex One and Trend Micro Apex One as a Service clients could allow a Apex One server administrator to instruct affected clients to download an unverified rollback package, which could lead to remote code execution. Please note: an attacker must first obtain Apex One server administration console access in order to exploit this vulnerability.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2022-09-15
- Patch Due Date
- 2022-10-06
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2022-09-19
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2022-40139?
Improper validation of some components used by the rollback mechanism in Trend Micro Apex One and Trend Micro Apex One as a Service clients could allow a Apex One server administrator to instruct affected clients to download an unverified rollback package, which could lead to remote code execution. Please note: an attacker must first obtain Apex One server administration console access in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Is CVE-2022-40139 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2022-40139 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2022-10-06.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-40139?
CVE-2022-40139 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.2 (HIGH severity).
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