CVE-2025-52837: Trend Micro Password Manager (Consumer) version 5.8.0.1327 and below is vulnerable to a Link Following Privile

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-52837?

password manager: upgrade to 5.8.0.1330. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-52837 being exploited?

CVE-2025-52837 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-2025-52837 affect?

CVE-2025-52837 affects password manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). 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 f

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2025-52837 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting password manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 93%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-64, CWE-59
Published	2025-07-10
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

2025-07-10 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:37 UTCUpdated Record last modified

trendmicro password manager UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.8.0.1330

Fixed in: 5.8.0.1330

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy password-manager || rpm -q password-manager || password-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.8.0.1330 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade password-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade password-manager

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-2025-52837?

password manager: upgrade to 5.8.0.1330. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-52837 being exploited?

CVE-2025-52837 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-2025-52837 affect?

CVE-2025-52837 affects password manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). 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 f

How urgent is CVE-2025-52837?

Priority 29/100. High severity

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