CVE-2025-52837
7.8
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 5.9
Source: security@trendmicro.com (Secondary)
Description
Trend Micro Password Manager (Consumer) version 5.8.0.1327 and below is vulnerable to a Link Following Privilege Escalation Vulnerability that could allow an attacker the opportunity to abuse symbolic links and other methods to delete any file/folder and achieve privilege escalation.
Affected (1)
Products: Trendmicro: Password Manager
Configuration A
| Vulnerable Software | Affected Versions |
|---|---|
| Before 5.8.0.1330 |
Related CWEs
CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.
CWE-64
Windows Shortcut Following (.LNK)
The product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently handle when the file is a Windows shortcut (.LNK) whose target is outside of the intended control sphere. This could allow an attacker to cause the product to operate on unauthorized files.
References (2)
Source: security@trendmicro.com
Vendor Advisory
Source: security@trendmicro.com
Third Party Advisory
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