Trend Micro Apex One PrivEsc via Link-Following in Scan Engine (CVE-2025-71212)
CVE-2025-71212 Published on May 21, 2026
A link following vulnerability in the Trend Micro Apex One scan engine could allow a local attacker to 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.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-71212 is exploitable with local system access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
What is an insecure temporary file Vulnerability?
The software attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.
CVE-2025-71212 has been classified to as an insecure temporary file vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-71212
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Affected Versions
Trend Micro, Inc. TrendAI Apex One:- Version 2019 (14.0) and below 14.0.0.14136 is affected.
- Version SaaS and below 14.0.20315 is affected.