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CRITICAL CVSS 3.1
CVE-2025-69258
Trend Micro Apex Central LoadLibraryEX Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Description

A LoadLibraryEX vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex Central could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to load an attacker-controlled DLL into a key executable, leading to execution of attacker-supplied code under the context of SYSTEM on affected installations.

INFO

Published Date :

Jan. 8, 2026, 1:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Jan. 8, 2026, 6:08 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !

Source :

[email protected]
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2025-69258 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Trendmicro apex_central
: Total Affected Vendor : 1 | Products : 1
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 CRITICAL 7f7bd7df-cffe-4fdb-ab6d-859363b89272
CVSS 3.1 CRITICAL [email protected]
Solution
Apply Trend Micro security updates to prevent DLL hijacking and unauthorized code execution.
  • Update Trend Micro Apex Central to the latest version.
  • Apply security patches released by Trend Micro.
  • Verify file integrity and permissions.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2025-69258.

URL Resource
https://success.trendmicro.com/en-US/solution/KA-0022071
https://success.trendmicro.com/ja-JP/solution/KA-0022081
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2026-01
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-69258 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-69258 weaknesses.

CAPEC-8: Buffer Overflow in an API Call Buffer Overflow in an API Call CAPEC-9: Buffer Overflow in Local Command-Line Utilities Buffer Overflow in Local Command-Line Utilities CAPEC-10: Buffer Overflow via Environment Variables Buffer Overflow via Environment Variables CAPEC-14: Client-side Injection-induced Buffer Overflow Client-side Injection-induced Buffer Overflow CAPEC-24: Filter Failure through Buffer Overflow Filter Failure through Buffer Overflow CAPEC-42: MIME Conversion MIME Conversion CAPEC-44: Overflow Binary Resource File Overflow Binary Resource File CAPEC-45: Buffer Overflow via Symbolic Links Buffer Overflow via Symbolic Links CAPEC-46: Overflow Variables and Tags Overflow Variables and Tags CAPEC-47: Buffer Overflow via Parameter Expansion Buffer Overflow via Parameter Expansion CAPEC-67: String Format Overflow in syslog() String Format Overflow in syslog() CAPEC-92: Forced Integer Overflow Forced Integer Overflow CAPEC-100: Overflow Buffers Overflow Buffers CAPEC-21: Exploitation of Trusted Identifiers Exploitation of Trusted Identifiers CAPEC-22: Exploiting Trust in Client Exploiting Trust in Client CAPEC-59: Session Credential Falsification through Prediction Session Credential Falsification through Prediction CAPEC-60: Reusing Session IDs (aka Session Replay) Reusing Session IDs (aka Session Replay) CAPEC-94: Adversary in the Middle (AiTM) Adversary in the Middle (AiTM) CAPEC-459: Creating a Rogue Certification Authority Certificate Creating a Rogue Certification Authority Certificate CAPEC-461: Web Services API Signature Forgery Leveraging Hash Function Extension Weakness Web Services API Signature Forgery Leveraging Hash Function Extension Weakness CAPEC-473: Signature Spoof Signature Spoof CAPEC-476: Signature Spoofing by Misrepresentation Signature Spoofing by Misrepresentation CAPEC-667: Bluetooth Impersonation AttackS (BIAS) Bluetooth Impersonation AttackS (BIAS) CAPEC-21: Exploitation of Trusted Identifiers Exploitation of Trusted Identifiers CAPEC-59: Session Credential Falsification through Prediction Session Credential Falsification through Prediction CAPEC-60: Reusing Session IDs (aka Session Replay) Reusing Session IDs (aka Session Replay) CAPEC-75: Manipulating Writeable Configuration Files Manipulating Writeable Configuration Files CAPEC-76: Manipulating Web Input to File System Calls Manipulating Web Input to File System Calls CAPEC-89: Pharming Pharming CAPEC-111: JSON Hijacking (aka JavaScript Hijacking) JSON Hijacking (aka JavaScript Hijacking) CAPEC-141: Cache Poisoning Cache Poisoning CAPEC-142: DNS Cache Poisoning DNS Cache Poisoning CAPEC-160: Exploit Script-Based APIs Exploit Script-Based APIs CAPEC-384: Application API Message Manipulation via Man-in-the-Middle Application API Message Manipulation via Man-in-the-Middle CAPEC-385: Transaction or Event Tampering via Application API Manipulation Transaction or Event Tampering via Application API Manipulation CAPEC-386: Application API Navigation Remapping Application API Navigation Remapping CAPEC-387: Navigation Remapping To Propagate Malicious Content Navigation Remapping To Propagate Malicious Content CAPEC-388: Application API Button Hijacking Application API Button Hijacking CAPEC-510: SaaS User Request Forgery SaaS User Request Forgery

We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.

The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2025-69258 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

  • security.nl
Trend Micro waarschuwt voor kritiek lek in beveiligingsplatform Apex Central

Antivirusbedrijf Trend Micro waarschuwt klanten voor een kritieke kwetsbaarheid in beveiligingsplatform Apex Central, waardoor een ongeauthenticeerde aanvaller op afstand code met SYSTEM-rechten kan u ... Read more

Published Date: Jan 09, 2026 (10 hours, 10 minutes ago)
  • CybersecurityNews
Trend Micro Apex Central Vulnerabilities Enables Remote Code Execution Attacks

Critical security patches to address three severe vulnerabilities affecting Apex Central (on-premise) that could allow remote attackers to execute malicious code or launch denial-of-service attacks on ... Read more

Published Date: Jan 09, 2026 (12 hours, 36 minutes ago)
  • BleepingComputer
Trend Micro warns of critical Apex Central RCE vulnerability

Japanese cybersecurity software firm Trend Micro has patched a critical security flaw in Apex Central (on-premise) that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges. Apex Cen ... Read more

Published Date: Jan 09, 2026 (12 hours, 48 minutes ago)
  • The Hacker News
Trend Micro Apex Central RCE Flaw Scores 9.8 CVSS in On-Prem Windows Versions

Jan 09, 2026Ravie LakshmananVulnerability / Endpoint Security Trend Micro has released security updates to address multiple security vulnerabilities impacting on-premise versions of Apex Central for ... Read more

Published Date: Jan 09, 2026 (13 hours, 28 minutes ago)
  • Help Net Security
January 2026 Patch Tuesday forecast: And so it continues

Welcome to a new year of my Patch Tuesday forecast blog where I provide a summary of Microsoft and other vendor’s security patch activity (and reported issues) for the month, talk about some of the la ... Read more

Published Date: Jan 09, 2026 (15 hours, 4 minutes ago)
  • Daily CyberSecurity
Public Exploit Released: Critical Trend Micro Flaw Grants SYSTEM Access

Trend Micro has issued a critical security alert for users of Apex Central (on-premise), patching a dangerous remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability that could allow attackers to hijack systems wit ... Read more

Published Date: Jan 09, 2026 (21 hours, 9 minutes ago)
  • Help Net Security
Recently fixed HPE OneView flaw is being exploited (CVE-2025-37164)

An unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2025-37164) affecting certain versions of HPE OneView is being leveraged by attackers, CISA confirmed by adding the flaw to its Known Exploi ... Read more

Published Date: Jan 08, 2026 (1 day, 9 hours ago)

Results are limited to the first 20 news articles due to potential performance issues.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2025-69258 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Jan. 08, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description A LoadLibraryEX vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex Central could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to load an attacker-controlled DLL into a key executable, leading to execution of attacker-supplied code under the context of SYSTEM on affected installations.
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-346
    Added CWE CWE-120
    Added CWE CWE-290
    Added Reference https://success.trendmicro.com/en-US/solution/KA-0022071
    Added Reference https://success.trendmicro.com/ja-JP/solution/KA-0022081
    Added Reference https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2026-01
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 9.8
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
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Confidentiality Impact
Integrity Impact
Availability Impact