How severe is CVE-2022-34893?

CVE-2022-34893 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-34893 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-34893?

CVE-2022-34893 affects Trendmicro Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-34893?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-34893 published?

CVE-2022-34893 was published on 2022-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-34893

CVE-2022-34893 is a high-severity vulnerability in Trendmicro Security with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Trendmicro Security
Published: 2022-09-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Trend Micro Security 2022 (consumer) has a link following vulnerability where an attacker with lower privileges could manipulate a mountpoint which could lead to escalation of privilege on an affected machine.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-34893?: Trend Micro Security 2022 (consumer) has a link following vulnerability where an attacker with lower privileges could manipulate a mountpoint which could lead to escalation of privilege on an affected machine.
How severe is CVE-2022-34893?: CVE-2022-34893 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-34893 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-34893?: CVE-2022-34893 affects Trendmicro Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-34893?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-34893 published?: CVE-2022-34893 was published on 2022-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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