How severe is CVE-2022-48191?

CVE-2022-48191 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-48191 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-48191?

CVE-2022-48191 affects Trendmicro Maximum Security 2022. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-48191?

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-2022-48191 published?

CVE-2022-48191 was published on 2023-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-48191

CVE-2022-48191 is a high-severity vulnerability in Trendmicro Maximum Security 2022 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. 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-367.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-367
Affected product: Trendmicro Maximum Security 2022
Published: 2023-01-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability exists in Trend Micro Maximum Security 2022 (17.7) wherein a low-privileged user can write a known malicious executable to a specific location and in the process of removal and restoral an attacker could replace an original folder with a mount point to an arbitrary location, allowing a escalation of privileges on an affected system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-48191?: A vulnerability exists in Trend Micro Maximum Security 2022 (17.7) wherein a low-privileged user can write a known malicious executable to a specific location and in the process of removal and restoral an attacker could replace an original folder with a mount point to an arbitrary location, allowing a escalation of privileges on an affected system.
How severe is CVE-2022-48191?: CVE-2022-48191 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-48191 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-48191?: CVE-2022-48191 affects Trendmicro Maximum Security 2022. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-48191?: 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-2022-48191 published?: CVE-2022-48191 was published on 2023-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:maximum_security_2022:17.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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