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Priority LOW 38CWE-426Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-426.
Summary
A DLL hijacking vulnerability in Trend Micro Security 2019 (Consumer) versions below 15.0.0.1163 and below could allow an attacker to manipulate a specific DLL and escalate privileges on vulnerable installations.
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.01817 78th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Public exploit Yes 3 exploit referencesTagged by NVD
Fix Fixed Trend Micro Security (Consumer) (Trend Micro): 15.0.0.1163
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trend Micro | Trend Micro Security (Consumer) | before 15.0.0.1163 | 15.0.0.1163 | Patch available | CNA |
- Trend Micro Security (Consumer) VendorTrend Micro Affected before 15.0.0.1163 Fixed in 15.0.0.1163 Patch available CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 5
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:antivirus_\+_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 15.0.0.1163 | Vulnerable | Trendmicro |
| cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:internet_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 15.0.0.1163 | Vulnerable | Trendmicro |
| cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:maximum_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 15.0.0.1163 | Vulnerable | Trendmicro |
| cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:premium_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 15.0.0.1163 | Vulnerable | Trendmicro |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Microsoft |
- cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:antivirus_\+_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 15.0.0.1163 Vulnerable ·Trendmicro
- cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:internet_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 15.0.0.1163 Vulnerable ·Trendmicro
- cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:maximum_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 15.0.0.1163 Vulnerable ·Trendmicro
- cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:premium_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 15.0.0.1163 Vulnerable ·Trendmicro
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Microsoft
Remediation
- Fix · CNA Trend Micro Security (Consumer) (Trend Micro) Fixed in 15.0.0.1163
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2018-18333
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-vp99-238f-wv9j
References
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- TI-2020-06795 Injection in Trend Micro OfficeScan, Trend Micro Apex One, Trend Micro Worry-Free… KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2020-06794 A migration tool component of Trend Micro Apex One (2019) and OfficeScan XG contains a… KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
Sources
- CVE-2018-18333 · CVE Program
- CVE-2018-18333 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-vp99-238f-wv9j · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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