Is CVE-2025-49216 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2025-49216 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2025-49216 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2025-49216 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-49216?

CVE-2025-49216 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2025-49216

CWE-477Published: June 17, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An authentication bypass vulnerability in the Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption PolicyServer could allow an attacker to access key methods as an admin user and modify product configurations on affected installations.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2025-49216 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.