CVE-2025-49220 Details
Description
An insecure deserialization operation in Trend Micro Apex Central below version 8.0.7007 could lead to a pre-authentication remote code execution on affected installations. Note that this vulnerability is similar to CVE-2025-49219 but is in a different method.
A remote code execution vulnerability has been identified in Trend Micro Apex Central versions prior to 8.0.7007. This issue arises from an insecure deserialization operation, which can be exploited to execute arbitrary code on the affected system without authentication. The vulnerability exists in the 'ConvertFromJson' method, where user-supplied data is not properly validated, allowing for the deserialization of untrusted data. Exploitation of this vulnerability occurs in the context of the 'NETWORK SERVICE' account.
Users can update to Trend Micro Apex Central Critical Patch B7007 to address this vulnerability. This patch is available for download from the Trend Micro Download Center. For users of Apex Central as a Service, the vulnerability has been addressed in the April 2025 monthly release.
Metrics
CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Jun 18, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://success.trendmicro.com/en-US/solution/KA-0019926 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-367/ | [email protected] | Third Party Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-502 | Deserialization of Untrusted Data | [email protected] |
| CWE-477 | Use of Obsolete Function | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
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| trendmicro apex central | 2019 - 2019 build_3752 2019 build_5158 2019 build_6016 2019 build_6288 2019 build_6394 2019 build_6481 2019 build_6511 2019 build_6571 2019 build_6658 2019 build_6660 2019 build_6890 2019 build_6955 |
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| microsoft windows | All versions |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 8, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |