How severe is CVE-2023-52324?

CVE-2023-52324 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-52324 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-52324?

CVE-2023-52324 affects Trendmicro Apex Central. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-52324?

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.

Does CVE-2023-52324 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-52324 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-56981.

When was CVE-2023-52324 published?

CVE-2023-52324 was published on 2024-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-52324

CVE-2023-52324 is a high-severity vulnerability in Trendmicro Apex Central with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-56981
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Trendmicro Apex Central
Published: 2024-01-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex Central could allow a remote attacker to create arbitrary files on affected installations. Please note: although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, this vulnerability could be exploited when the attacker has any valid set of credentials. Also, this vulnerability could be potentially used in combination with another vulnerability to execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-52324?: An unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex Central could allow a remote attacker to create arbitrary files on affected installations. Please note: although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, this vulnerability could be exploited when the attacker has any valid set of credentials. Also, this vulnerability could be potentially used in combination with another vulnerability to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2023-52324?: CVE-2023-52324 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-52324 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-52324?: CVE-2023-52324 affects Trendmicro Apex Central. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-52324?: 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.
Does CVE-2023-52324 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-52324 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-56981.
When was CVE-2023-52324 published?: CVE-2023-52324 was published on 2024-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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