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CVE-2022-40142

HIGH CVSS: 7.8 Published: 2022-09-19 Modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A security link following local privilege escalation vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One and Trend Micro Apex One as a Service agents could allow a local attacker to create a writable folder in an arbitrary location and escalate privileges on affected installations. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Affected Platforms

Microsoft WindowsTrendmicro Apex One

Weakness Type

CWE-269

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