How severe is CVE-2023-41179?

CVE-2023-41179 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high 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-2023-41179 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-41179 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2023-09-21, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-41179?

CVE-2023-41179 primarily affects Trendmicro Apex One. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41179?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.

Does CVE-2023-41179 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-41179 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-45696. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2023-09-21).

When was CVE-2023-41179 published?

CVE-2023-41179 was published on 2023-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-41179

CVE-2023-41179 is a high-severity vulnerability in Trendmicro Apex One with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2023-09-21). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2023-09-21)
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-45696
EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2023-09-21)
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Trendmicro Apex One
Published: 2023-09-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the 3rd party AV uninstaller module contained in Trend Micro Apex One (on-prem and SaaS), Worry-Free Business Security and Worry-Free Business Security Services could allow an attacker to manipulate the module to execute arbitrary commands on an affected installation. Note that an attacker must first obtain administrative console access on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-41179?: A vulnerability in the 3rd party AV uninstaller module contained in Trend Micro Apex One (on-prem and SaaS), Worry-Free Business Security and Worry-Free Business Security Services could allow an attacker to manipulate the module to execute arbitrary commands on an affected installation. Note that an attacker must first obtain administrative console access on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2023-41179?: CVE-2023-41179 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high 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-2023-41179 being actively exploited?: Yes. CVE-2023-41179 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2023-09-21, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-41179?: CVE-2023-41179 primarily affects Trendmicro Apex One. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-41179?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
Does CVE-2023-41179 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-41179 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-45696. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2023-09-21).
When was CVE-2023-41179 published?: CVE-2023-41179 was published on 2023-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:apex_one:2019:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:apex_one:2019:*:*:*:saas:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:worry-free_business_security:10.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:worry-free_business_security_services:-:*:*:*:saas:*:*:*

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