Is CVE-2022-40139 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-40139 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2022-40139 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2022-40139 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-40139?

CVE-2022-40139 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2022-40139

Published: September 15, 2022

EPSS:12.88%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:93.9th

Official Description

Trend Micro Apex One and Apex One as a Service contain an improper validation of rollback mechanism components that could lead to remote code execution.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Trend Micro Apex One and Apex One as a Service Improper Validation Vulnerability

Trend Micro Apex One and Apex One as a Service contain an improper validation of rollback mechanism components that could lead to remote code execution.

Added to KEV: 2022-09-15Federal patch deadline: 2022-10-06

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

This high-severity vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One and Apex One as a Service involves improper validation of rollback mechanism components, which could lead to remote code execution. The high EPSS score of 0.12882 indicates a significant likelihood of exploitation, making this an urgent concern. This vulnerability is confirmed to be actively exploited in the wild.

Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild, and it is included in CISA's KEV catalog. The potential for remote code execution makes this a critical and immediate threat.

Recommended Action

Apply the necessary patches or upgrades for Trend Micro Apex One and Apex One as a Service to remediate this improper validation vulnerability. Ensure all security software components are kept up-to-date.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-40139 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2022-40139 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.