How severe is CVE-2023-52325?

CVE-2023-52325 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-52325 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-52325?

CVE-2023-52325 affects Trendmicro Apex Central. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-52325?

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-2023-52325 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-52325 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-56982.

When was CVE-2023-52325 published?

CVE-2023-52325 was published on 2024-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-52325

CVE-2023-52325 is a high-severity vulnerability in Trendmicro Apex Central with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-98.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-56982
Weakness: CWE-98
Affected product: Trendmicro Apex Central
Published: 2024-01-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A local file inclusion vulnerability in one of Trend Micro Apex Central's widgets could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected installations. Please note: this vulnerability must be used in conjunction with another one to exploit an affected system. In addition, an attacker must first obtain a valid set of credentials on target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-52325?: A local file inclusion vulnerability in one of Trend Micro Apex Central's widgets could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected installations. Please note: this vulnerability must be used in conjunction with another one to exploit an affected system. In addition, an attacker must first obtain a valid set of credentials on target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2023-52325?: CVE-2023-52325 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-52325 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-52325?: CVE-2023-52325 affects Trendmicro Apex Central. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-52325?: 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-2023-52325 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-52325 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-56982.
When was CVE-2023-52325 published?: CVE-2023-52325 was published on 2024-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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