CVE-2025-49218: A post-auth SQL injection vulnerability in the Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption PolicyServer could allow an att

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-49218?

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

Q: Is CVE-2025-49218 being exploited?

CVE-2025-49218 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-2025-49218 affect?

CVE-2025-49218 affects trend micro endpoint encryption. Severity is high (CVSS 7.7). A post-auth SQL injection vulnerability in the Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption PolicyServer could allow an attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. This is similar to, but not identical to CVE-2025-49215. Please note: a

Routine

HIGH 7.7UPGRADE

CVE-2025-49218 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.7) affecting trend micro endpoint encryption. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A post-auth SQL injection vulnerability in the Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption PolicyServer could allow an attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. This is similar to, but not identical to CVE-2025-49215. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system to exploit this vulnerability.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.7 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 97%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-49218?

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

Is CVE-2025-49218 being exploited?

CVE-2025-49218 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-2025-49218 affect?

CVE-2025-49218 affects trend micro endpoint encryption. Severity is high (CVSS 7.7). A post-auth SQL injection vulnerability in the Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption PolicyServer could allow an attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. This is similar to, but not identical to CVE-2025-49215. Please note: a

How urgent is CVE-2025-49218?

Priority 28/100. High severity

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