ZDI-26-146: Trend Micro Apex Central Manual Update 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-2025-71207.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-71207 is a server-side request forgery vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex Central's Manual Update feature. Authenticated attackers can exploit improper URL handling to force the server to request arbitrary URLs, which may lead to sensitive information disclosure and unauthorized access to network resources. The vulnerability was reported to Trend Micro in March 2025 and publicly disclosed in March 2026. Trend Micro has released an update to fix this issue.
Potential Impact
Exploitation requires authentication and can lead to disclosure of sensitive information and improper access to internal network resources. The CVSS score of 4.4 reflects a low severity impact with limited scope and complexity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Trend Micro has issued an official update to correct this vulnerability. Users should apply the update provided by Trend Micro as detailed in their advisory at https://success.trendmicro.com/en-US/solution/KA-0022071. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor.
ZDI-26-146: Trend Micro Apex Central Manual Update 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-2025-71207.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-71207 is a server-side request forgery vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex Central's Manual Update feature. Authenticated attackers can exploit improper URL handling to force the server to request arbitrary URLs, which may lead to sensitive information disclosure and unauthorized access to network resources. The vulnerability was reported to Trend Micro in March 2025 and publicly disclosed in March 2026. Trend Micro has released an update to fix this issue.
Potential Impact
Exploitation requires authentication and can lead to disclosure of sensitive information and improper access to internal network resources. The CVSS score of 4.4 reflects a low severity impact with limited scope and complexity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Trend Micro has issued an official update to correct this vulnerability. Users should apply the update provided by Trend Micro as detailed in their advisory at https://success.trendmicro.com/en-US/solution/KA-0022071. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor.
Technical Details
- Article Source
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Threat ID: 6a15fc94e29bf47b5055e60d
Added to database: 05/26/2026, 20:03:32 UTC
Last enriched: 05/26/2026, 20:28:00 UTC
Last updated: 07/28/2026, 09:44:50 UTC
Views: 56
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