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CVE-2023-41179 is a critical arbitrary code/command execution vulnerability in the third-party antivirus uninstaller module used by multiple Trend Micro products, including Apex One (on-premises and SaaS), Worry-Free Business Security, and Worry-Free Business Security Services / Virus Buster Business Security Service. The flaw is tied to the products’ functionality for uninstalling third-party security software. By manipulating this module, an attacker who can access the product’s administrative or management console can cause arbitrary commands to be executed on the affected installation. Trend Micro and downstream reporting described the issue as actively exploited as a zero-day in 2023.
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An Apex One zero-day vulnerability that was exploited in the wild.
A Trend Micro Apex One zero-day vulnerability reported as exploited in the wild in 2023.
A Trend Micro Apex One zero-day vulnerability reported as exploited in the wild (per the referenced September 2023 incident).
A critical remote code execution / arbitrary code execution vulnerability in multiple Trend Micro enterprise security products, related to functionality that can uninstall third-party security products; exploitation requires authenticated access to the management/administrative console.
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Every observed campaign linking this CVE to a named adversary.
Malware families riding this exploit, with evidence and IOCs.
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Cross-references every affected SKU, including bundled OEM variants.
Community discussion across Reddit, Mastodon, and other social sources.