CVE-2025-54948
Trend Micro Apex One OS Command Injection Vulnerability
This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: attackers are using it. If you run Apex One, fix it now.
CISA required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
US federal civilian agencies must remediate by Sep 8, 2025.
Patch status
Official fix available since
Apply the vendor's update to every affected system. Check the fixed-in versions below where known.
Basis: NVD patch reference
Description
A vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One (on-premise) management console could allow a pre-authenticated remote attacker to upload malicious code and execute commands on affected installations.
Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database. Official vulnerability data, reproduced as published.
Affected products
| Product | Vendor | Affected versions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex One | Trend Micro | 2019 | KEV |
Sources: KEV = CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Intelligence timeline
Developments from the last 30 days, newest first.
- CVSS scoredUpdateKEV
CVE-2025-54948 scored CVSS 9.8: Trend Micro Apex One, Trend Micro Apex One OS Command Injection Vulnerability
CISA lists this as exploited in the wild. Unpatched Apex One systems are exposed to active attacks now.
Basis: NIST National Vulnerability Database
- Patch releasedUpdateKEV
Patch released for CVE-2025-54948: Trend Micro Apex One, Trend Micro Apex One OS Command Injection Vulnerability
An official fix is now available for Trend Micro Apex One. This vulnerability is being exploited, so apply it promptly.
Basis: NVD patch reference
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