CVE-2025-30680 is a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability identified in the SaaS version of Trend Micro Apex Central, a centralized security management platform widely used for managing endpoint and server security across enterprises. SSRF vulnerabilities occur when an attacker can manipulate server-side requests, causing the server to make unintended requests to internal or external resources. In this case, the vulnerability allows an attacker with at least limited privileges (PR:L - privileges required) to manipulate certain parameters in the SaaS Apex Central environment to induce the server to send crafted requests. This can lead to unauthorized information disclosure, potentially exposing sensitive internal data or metadata that should not be accessible externally. The vulnerability does not require user interaction (UI:N) and can be exploited remotely (AV:N) over the network, increasing its risk profile. The integrity impact is low (I:L), indicating limited ability to modify data, and availability is not affected (A:N). The vulnerability is scoped as unchanged (S:U), meaning the impact is confined to the vulnerable component. Since this affects only the SaaS instance of Apex Central, on-premises deployments are not vulnerable. Trend Micro’s monthly maintenance releases for the SaaS platform automatically address this issue, so customers who apply these updates do not need additional remediation. No known exploits are currently observed in the wild, but the CVSS score of 7.5 (high severity) reflects the significant risk posed by the vulnerability if exploited. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-918, which relates to SSRF vulnerabilities that can be leveraged to bypass security controls and access internal resources or sensitive information.

For European organizations using the SaaS version of Trend Micro Apex Central, this vulnerability poses a significant risk of sensitive information disclosure. Given Apex Central’s role in managing security policies and endpoint protection, exposure of internal configuration data or metadata could aid attackers in further reconnaissance or lateral movement within the network. Confidentiality is the primary concern, as attackers could access internal services or data not intended for external access. Although integrity and availability impacts are low or none, the leakage of sensitive security management information could undermine trust in the security posture and facilitate subsequent attacks. European organizations in sectors with stringent data protection requirements (e.g., finance, healthcare, critical infrastructure) could face regulatory and compliance repercussions if sensitive data is exposed. The fact that exploitation requires some level of privileges limits the attack surface but does not eliminate risk, especially if insider threats or compromised accounts exist. The automatic patching of the SaaS platform reduces exposure, but organizations relying on delayed updates or custom configurations may remain vulnerable. Overall, the vulnerability could weaken the security management framework and increase the risk of targeted attacks against European enterprises relying on Trend Micro’s SaaS security management.

1. Verify that the SaaS instance of Trend Micro Apex Central is running the latest monthly maintenance release from Trend Micro, as these updates automatically address the SSRF vulnerability. 2. Restrict and monitor privileged user accounts within Apex Central to minimize the risk of exploitation by insiders or compromised credentials. 3. Implement network segmentation and strict egress filtering to limit the ability of the SaaS platform to access internal resources unnecessarily, reducing the impact of SSRF exploitation. 4. Enable detailed logging and anomaly detection on Apex Central API calls and parameter usage to identify suspicious request patterns indicative of SSRF attempts. 5. Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing focused on the SaaS environment to validate that no residual SSRF or related vulnerabilities exist. 6. Coordinate with Trend Micro support to confirm the SaaS environment’s patch status and receive guidance on any additional configuration hardening. 7. Educate security teams on SSRF risks specific to SaaS platforms and incorporate SSRF detection into incident response playbooks tailored for cloud-managed security products.