CVE-2025-49216: An authentication bypass vulnerability in the Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption PolicyServer could allow an atta

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-49216?

trend micro endpoint encryption: upgrade to 6.0.0.4013. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-49216 being exploited?

CVE-2025-49216 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-49216 affect?

CVE-2025-49216 affects trend micro endpoint encryption. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An authentication bypass vulnerability in the Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption PolicyServer could allow an attacker to access key methods as an admin user and modify product configurations on affected installations.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-49216?

Priority 51/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-49216 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting trend micro endpoint encryption. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An authentication bypass vulnerability in the Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption PolicyServer could allow an attacker to access key methods as an admin user and modify product configurations on affected installations.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 54%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-477
Published	2025-06-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Trend Micro, Inc. · Vendor: trendmicro

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-06-17 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:30 UTCUpdated Record last modified

trendmicro trend micro endpoint encryption UPGRADE

Affected: < 6.0.0.4013

Fixed in: 6.0.0.4013

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy trend-micro-endpoint-encryption || rpm -q trend-micro-endpoint-encryption || trend-micro-endpoint-encryption --version

2. UPGRADE to 6.0.0.4013 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade trend-micro-endpoint-encryption

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade trend-micro-endpoint-encryption

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-49216?

trend micro endpoint encryption: upgrade to 6.0.0.4013. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-49216 being exploited?

CVE-2025-49216 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-49216 affect?

CVE-2025-49216 affects trend micro endpoint encryption. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An authentication bypass vulnerability in the Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption PolicyServer could allow an attacker to access key methods as an admin user and modify product configurations on affected installations.

How urgent is CVE-2025-49216?

Priority 51/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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