CVE-2025-49216: Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption Policy Server · Use of Obsolete Function
Affects Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption Policy ServerSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 09:15 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 45% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 17 Jun 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Trend Micro, Inc. Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption Policy Server | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Organizations should immediately verify if they are running Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption Policy Server version 6.0 and prioritize patching once an official update is released by Trend Micro. In the absence of a patch, implement network-level mitigations such as restricting access to the Policy Server management interface to trusted internal IP addresses and enforcing strict firewall rules. Employ network segmentation to isolate the encryption management server from less secure network zones. Monitor logs and network traffic for anomalous access patterns or unauthorized configuration changes. Consider deploying intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with signatures tuned to detect exploitation attempts targeting this vulnerability. Additionally, review and tighten administrative access controls and multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all management interfaces to reduce risk exposure. Engage with Trend Micro support for any available workarounds or interim security advisories. Finally, prepare incident response plans specifically addressing potential compromise scenarios involving encryption management infrastructure.
Description
An authentication bypass vulnerability in the Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption PolicyServer could allow an attacker to access key methods as an admin user and modify product configurations on affected installations.