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CRITICAL CISA KEV

CVE-2025-54948

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

20.5 %

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

A vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One (on-premise) management console could allow a pre-authenticated remote attacker to upload malicious code and execute commands on affected installations.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
2025-08-18
Patch Due Date
2025-09-08
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

Published
2025-08-05

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-54948?

A vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One (on-premise) management console could allow a pre-authenticated remote attacker to upload malicious code and execute commands on affected installations.

Is CVE-2025-54948 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2025-54948 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 9/8/2025.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2025-54948?

CVE-2025-54948 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

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