CVE-2025-71216: A time-of-check time-of-use vulnerability in the Trend Micro Apex One (mac) agent cache mechanism could allow

Routine

HIGH 7.8MITIGATE

CVE-2025-71216 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting apex one. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A time-of-check time-of-use vulnerability in the Trend Micro Apex One (mac) agent cache mechanism could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The following information is provided as informational only for CVE references, as these were addressed already via Acti

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 75%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-367
Published	2026-05-21
Last modified	2026-07-23

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

Last updated 2026-07-23 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-21 14:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-23 16:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

trendmicro apex one MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy apex-one || rpm -q apex-one || apex-one --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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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-2025-71216?

apex one: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-71216 being exploited?

CVE-2025-71216 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-2025-71216 affect?

CVE-2025-71216 affects apex one. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). A time-of-check time-of-use vulnerability in the Trend Micro Apex One (mac) agent cache mechanism could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to ex

How urgent is CVE-2025-71216?

Priority 34/100. High severity

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