CVE-2025-54948
Published: August 18, 2025
Official Description
Trend Micro Apex One Management Console (on-premise) contains an OS command injection vulnerability that could allow a pre-authenticated remote attacker to upload malicious code and execute commands on affected installations.
CISA KEV Advisory
Trend Micro Apex One OS Command Injection Vulnerability
Trend Micro Apex One Management Console (on-premise) contains an OS command injection vulnerability that could allow a pre-authenticated remote attacker to upload malicious code and execute commands on affected installations.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Risk Analysis
Trend Micro Apex One Management Console (on-premise) contains an OS command injection vulnerability that could allow a pre-authenticated remote attacker to upload malicious code and execute commands. The high EPSS score of 0.20462 indicates a significant likelihood of exploitation, making this a critical concern. Its inclusion in CISA's KEV further confirms active exploitation.
This vulnerability has been actively exploited in the wild, and its presence in CISA's KEV confirms its use by threat actors. As it allows a pre-authenticated remote attacker, it is remotely exploitable.
Organizations using Trend Micro Apex One Management Console (on-premise) should apply all available security patches to address the OS command injection vulnerability. Implement strict input validation and restrict command execution privileges.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-54948 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-2025-54948 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.
Exploit & PoC Resources
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Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2025-54948 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1