Advisory Details

July 26th, 2023

Trend Micro Apex Central modDeepSecurity Server-Side Request Forgery Information Disclosure Vulnerability

ZDI-23-999
ZDI-CAN-19871

CVE ID CVE-2023-38625
CVSS SCORE 9.1, AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:L
AFFECTED VENDORS Trend Micro
AFFECTED PRODUCTS Apex Central
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Trend Micro Apex Central. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the modDeepSecurity module. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a URI prior to accessing resources. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose information in the context of the service account.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS Trend Micro has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000294176
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2023-02-24 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2023-07-26 - Coordinated public release of advisory
CREDIT Poh Jia Hao of STAR Labs SG Pte. Ltd.
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