Advisory Details

July 8th, 2025

Trend Micro Password Manager Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

ZDI-25-586
ZDI-CAN-25729

CVE ID CVE-2025-52837
CVSS SCORE 7.8, AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS Trend Micro
AFFECTED PRODUCTS Password Manager
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Trend Micro Password Manager. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the Trend Micro Password Manager Service. By creating a junction, an attacker can abuse the installer to delete an arbitrary file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS Trend Micro has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/TMKA-12946
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2025-02-13 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2025-07-08 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2025-07-08 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT Anonymous
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