How severe is CVE-2025-69259?

CVE-2025-69259 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-69259 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-69259?

CVE-2025-69259 primarily affects Trendmicro Apex Central. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-69259?

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-2025-69259 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-69259 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-1570.

When was CVE-2025-69259 published?

CVE-2025-69259 was published on 2026-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-69259

CVE-2025-69259 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-476.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-1570
Weakness: CWE-476
Affected product: Trendmicro Apex Central
Published: 2026-01-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A message unchecked NULL return value vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex Central could allow a remote attacker to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations. Please note: authentication is not required in order to exploit this vulnerability..

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-69259?: A message unchecked NULL return value vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex Central could allow a remote attacker to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations. Please note: authentication is not required in order to exploit this vulnerability..
How severe is CVE-2025-69259?: CVE-2025-69259 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-69259 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-69259?: CVE-2025-69259 primarily affects Trendmicro Apex Central. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-69259?: 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-2025-69259 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-69259 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-1570.
When was CVE-2025-69259 published?: CVE-2025-69259 was published on 2026-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (16)

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cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:apex_central:2019:build_6016:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:apex_central:2019:build_6288:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:apex_central:2019:build_6394:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:apex_central:2019:build_6481:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:apex_central:2019:build_6511:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:apex_central:2019:build_6571:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:apex_central:2019:build_6658:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:apex_central:2019:build_6660:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:apex_central:2019:build_6890:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:apex_central:2019:build_6955:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:apex_central:2019:build_7007:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:apex_central:2019:build_7065:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:apex_central:2019:build_7141:*:*:-:*:*:*

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