Trend Micro Moibile Security for Enterprise: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File
CVE-2023-35695 is a high-severity insertion of sensitive information into log file vulnerability in Trend Micro Moibile Security for Enterprise from Trend Micro, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. The record lists version 9.8.3294 as the first without the flaw, so updating Trend Micro Moibile Security for Enterprise to that release or later removes the exposure. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 1.47% chance of exploitation within 30 days, higher than 74% of scored CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Update Trend Micro Moibile Security for Enterprise to 9.8.3294 or a later version.
- Read the advisory on success.trendmicro.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trend Micro | Trend Micro Moibile Security for Enterprise | 9.8 SP5 up to, but not including, 9.8.3294 | 9.8.3294 |
| Trend Micro | Mobile Security | 9.8 | 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
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- 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
- NoneNothing can be modified.
- Availability
- NoneAvailability is not affected.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. Scored by NVD.
Official description
A remote attacker could leverage a vulnerability in Trend Micro Mobile Security (Enterprise) 9.8 SP5 to download a particular log file which may contain sensitive information regarding the product.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File
The product writes sensitive information to a log file.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- Consider seriously the sensitivity of the information written into log files. Do not write secrets into the log files.
- Remove debug log files before deploying the application into production.
- Protect log files against unauthorized read/write.
More Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File vulnerabilities (CWE-532)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: yes, technical impact: partial).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Technical write-ups (may include proof of concept)
- tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-17Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Other vulnerabilities in Trend Micro Moibile Security for Enterprise
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Recent Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File vulnerabilities
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