CVE-2025-69258 — CRITICAL (9.8)

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.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Trendmicro	Apex Central	2019
Microsoft	Windows	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-346 CWE-120 CWE-290

References

https://success.trendmicro.com/en-US/solution/KA-0022071Vendor Advisory
https://success.trendmicro.com/ja-JP/solution/KA-0022081Vendor Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2026-01ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-69258?

CVE-2025-69258 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). 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-supp...

How severe is CVE-2025-69258?

CVE-2025-69258 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-69258?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Trendmicro Apex Central, Microsoft Windows.