How severe is CVE-2024-52048?

CVE-2024-52048 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-52048 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-52048?

CVE-2024-52048 primarily affects Trendmicro Apex One. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-52048?

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-2024-52048 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-52048 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46228.

When was CVE-2024-52048 published?

CVE-2024-52048 was published on 2024-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-52048

CVE-2024-52048 is a high-severity vulnerability in Trendmicro Apex One with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-266.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-46228
Weakness: CWE-266
Affected product: Trendmicro Apex One
Published: 2024-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A LogServer link following vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. This vulnerability is similar to, but not identical to CVE-2024-52049. 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-2024-52048?: A LogServer link following vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. This vulnerability is similar to, but not identical to CVE-2024-52049. 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-2024-52048?: CVE-2024-52048 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-52048 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-52048?: CVE-2024-52048 primarily affects Trendmicro Apex One. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-52048?: 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-2024-52048 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-52048 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46228.
When was CVE-2024-52048 published?: CVE-2024-52048 was published on 2024-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://success.trendmicro.com/en-US/solution/KA-0018217

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:apex_one:*:*:*:*:saas:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:apex_one:*:*:*:*:on-premises:windows:*:*

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