Is CVE-2025-48443 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2025-48443 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2025-48443 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2025-48443 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-48443?

CVE-2025-48443 has a CVSS score of 6.6 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2025-48443

CWE-64Published: June 17, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.6

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Trend Micro Password Manager (Consumer) version 5.0.0.1266 and below is vulnerable to a Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability that could allow a local attacker to leverage this vulnerability to delete files in the context of an administrator when the administrator installs Trend Micro Password Manager.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2025-48443 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

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

A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.6.