CVE-2022-26319
CVE-2022-26319 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Trendmicro Portable Security with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-427.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 6.9
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-427
- Affected product: Trendmicro Portable Security
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An installer search patch element vulnerability in Trend Micro Portable Security 3.0 Pro, 3.0 and 2.0 could allow a local attacker to place an arbitrarily generated DLL file in an installer folder to elevate local privileges. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute high-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-26319?
- An installer search patch element vulnerability in Trend Micro Portable Security 3.0 Pro, 3.0 and 2.0 could allow a local attacker to place an arbitrarily generated DLL file in an installer folder to elevate local privileges. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute high-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
- How severe is CVE-2022-26319?
- CVE-2022-26319 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-26319 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-26319?
- CVE-2022-26319 primarily affects Trendmicro Portable Security. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-26319?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-26319 published?
- CVE-2022-26319 was published on 2022-03-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:portable_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:portable_security:*:*:*:*:pro:*:*:*
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