How severe is CVE-2022-41746?

CVE-2022-41746 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-41746 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-41746?

CVE-2022-41746 primarily affects Trendmicro Apex One. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41746?

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

When was CVE-2022-41746 published?

CVE-2022-41746 was published on 2022-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-41746

CVE-2022-41746 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Trendmicro Apex One with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-425.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-425
Affected product: Trendmicro Apex One
Published: 2022-10-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A forced browsing vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One could allow an attacker with access to the Apex One console on affected installations to escalate privileges and modify certain agent groupings. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to log onto the Apex One web console in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-41746?: A forced browsing vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One could allow an attacker with access to the Apex One console on affected installations to escalate privileges and modify certain agent groupings. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to log onto the Apex One web console in order to exploit this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2022-41746?: CVE-2022-41746 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-41746 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-41746?: CVE-2022-41746 primarily affects Trendmicro Apex One. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-41746?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-41746 published?: CVE-2022-41746 was published on 2022-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:apex_one:-:*:*:*:saas:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:apex_one:2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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