Trend Micro Apex Central: Out-of-bounds Read
CVE-2025-69260 is a high-severity out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex Central 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 Build 7190 as the first without the flaw, so updating Trend Micro Apex Central to that release or later removes the exposure. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 1.58% chance of exploitation within 30 days, higher than 76% of scored CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Update Trend Micro Apex Central to Build 7190 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 Apex Central | 2019 (14.0) up to, but not including, Build 7190 | Build 7190 |
| Trend Micro | Apex Central | 2019 | 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
- NoneNo data is disclosed.
- Integrity
- NoneNothing can be modified.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. Scored by CNA (trendmicro.com).
Official description
A message out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex Central could allow a remote attacker to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations. Please note: authentication is not required in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Out-of-bounds Read
The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- Use a language that provides appropriate memory abstractions.
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
Advisories
Technical write-ups (may include proof of concept)
- tenable.com/security/research/tra-2026-01Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Other vulnerabilities in Trend Micro Apex Central
- 7.5 High severity
- 9.8 Critical severity
- 7.1 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 9.8 Critical severity
Recent Out-of-bounds Read vulnerabilities
- 8.1 High severity
- 7.1 High severity
- 7.1 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 7.8 High severity
- 7.1 High severity
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