Trend Micro VPN Proxy One Pro (Consumer): Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties
CVE-2022-33158 is a high-severity files or directories accessible to external parties vulnerability in Trend Micro VPN Proxy One Pro (Consumer) from Trend Micro, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 out of 10. It can be exploited with local access to the system by an attacker with a low-privileged account, without any action from a user. Affected Trend Micro VPN Proxy One Pro (Consumer) versions: 5.2.1026 and below. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Check which version of Trend Micro VPN Proxy One Pro (Consumer) you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Read the advisory on helpcenter.trendmicro.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trend Micro | Trend Micro VPN Proxy One Pro (Consumer) | 5.2.1026 and below | Not stated |
| Trend Micro | VPN Proxy One Pro | 5.2.1026 and earlier | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- LocalThe attacker needs local access or must trick a user into running something.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- LowA basic user account is enough.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.
Official description
Trend Micro VPN Proxy Pro version 5.2.1026 and below contains a vulnerability involving some overly permissive folders in a key directory which could allow a local attacker to obtain privilege escalation on an affected system.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties
The product makes files or directories accessible to unauthorized actors, even though they should not be.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- When storing data in the cloud (e.g., S3 buckets, Azure blobs, Google Cloud Storage, etc.), use the provider's controls to disable public access.
More Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties vulnerabilities (CWE-552)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Third-party and government advisories
- zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-853/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
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