How severe is CVE-2023-52331?

CVE-2023-52331 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, 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 low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-52331 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-52331?

CVE-2023-52331 affects Trendmicro Apex Central. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-52331?

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-2023-52331 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-52331 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-56988.

When was CVE-2023-52331 published?

CVE-2023-52331 was published on 2024-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-52331

CVE-2023-52331 is a high-severity vulnerability in Trendmicro Apex Central with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-918.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-56988
Weakness: CWE-918
Affected product: Trendmicro Apex Central
Published: 2024-01-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A post-authenticated server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex Central could allow an attacker to interact with internal or local services directly. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-52331?: A post-authenticated server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex Central could allow an attacker to interact with internal or local services directly. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2023-52331?: CVE-2023-52331 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, 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 low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-52331 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-52331?: CVE-2023-52331 affects Trendmicro Apex Central. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-52331?: 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-2023-52331 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-52331 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-56988.
When was CVE-2023-52331 published?: CVE-2023-52331 was published on 2024-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:apex_central:2019:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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