Is CVE-2023-32557 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-32557 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-32557 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-32557 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-32557?

CVE-2023-32557 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-32557

CWE-22Published: June 26, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A path traversal vulnerability in the Trend Micro Apex One and Apex One as a Service could allow an unauthenticated attacker to upload an arbitrary file to the Management Server which could lead to remote code execution with system privileges.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Trend Micro Apex One contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files, potentially leading to remote code execution with system privileges. This critical flaw is remotely exploitable and carries a CVSS score of 9.8.

No public exploit is currently known for this vulnerability, and it is not included in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Apply the vendor-supplied security updates for Trend Micro Apex One to address the path traversal flaw.

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-2023-32557 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.