Is CVE-2025-71211 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2025-71211 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2025-71211 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2025-71211 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-71211?

CVE-2025-71211 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2025-71211

CWE-22Published: May 21, 2026· Updated: May 22, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.43%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:62.7th

Official Description

A vulnerability in the Trend Micro Apex One management console could allow a remote attacker to upload malicious code and execute commands on affected installations. This vulnerability is similar in scope to CVE-2025-71210 but affects a different executable.

Please note: although this vulnerability carries a technical critical CVSS rating, this was reported via responsible disclosure via a researcher through the Zero Day Initiative. The SaaS versions of the product have already been mitigated and no customer action required.

For this particular vulnerability, an attacker must have access to the Trend Micro Apex One Management Console, so customers that have their console�s IP address exposed externally should consider mitigating factors such as source restrictions if not already applied.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This critical vulnerability (CVSS 9.8) in the Trend Micro Apex One management console allows a remote attacker to upload malicious code and execute commands. This could lead to complete compromise of the management console and potentially the managed endpoints. While technically critical, SaaS versions are already mitigated.

No public exploit is currently known for this remotely exploitable vulnerability. An attacker must have access to the Trend Micro Apex One Management Console, but the attack complexity is low.

Recommended Action

For on-premise installations, apply the latest security updates from Trend Micro. Restrict access to the Apex One Management Console's IP address externally through firewall rules or VPNs.

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-2025-71211 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.