ZDI-26-144: Trend Micro Apex Central Hub Server Server-Side Request Forgery Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Trend Micro Apex Central. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 4.4. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2025-71205.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-71205 is a server-side request forgery vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex Central Hub Server. The flaw resides in the handling of hub server URLs, where a crafted URL can cause the server to make requests to incorrect destinations. This can disclose sensitive information and potentially allow improper network resource access. Exploitation requires authenticated access. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.4, indicating low severity. Trend Micro has released an update to fix the issue.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability allows an authenticated remote attacker to disclose sensitive information and potentially gain improper access to network resources within affected Trend Micro Apex Central installations. There is no indication of denial of service or code execution impacts.
Mitigation Recommendations
Trend Micro has issued an official update to correct this vulnerability. Users should apply the vendor-provided patch as detailed in the advisory at https://success.trendmicro.com/en-US/solution/KA-0022071 to remediate the issue.
ZDI-26-144: Trend Micro Apex Central Hub Server Server-Side Request Forgery Vulnerability
Description
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Trend Micro Apex Central. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 4.4. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2025-71205.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-71205 is a server-side request forgery vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex Central Hub Server. The flaw resides in the handling of hub server URLs, where a crafted URL can cause the server to make requests to incorrect destinations. This can disclose sensitive information and potentially allow improper network resource access. Exploitation requires authenticated access. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.4, indicating low severity. Trend Micro has released an update to fix the issue.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability allows an authenticated remote attacker to disclose sensitive information and potentially gain improper access to network resources within affected Trend Micro Apex Central installations. There is no indication of denial of service or code execution impacts.
Mitigation Recommendations
Trend Micro has issued an official update to correct this vulnerability. Users should apply the vendor-provided patch as detailed in the advisory at https://success.trendmicro.com/en-US/solution/KA-0022071 to remediate the issue.
Technical Details
- Article Source
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Threat ID: 6a15fc94e29bf47b5055e65a
Added to database: 5/26/2026, 8:03:32 PM
Last enriched: 5/26/2026, 8:28:14 PM
Last updated: 5/26/2026, 9:22:47 PM
Views: 3
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