Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This flaw lets a logged-in remote user run operating-system commands through vulnerable Trend Micro Smart Protection Server settings. The issue affects older 2.5, 2.6, and 3.0 builds. It is serious because a security server is a high-value management system, but the supplied sources do not show known active exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation if any affected SPS instance remains in service. Command execution on a security management server can create broad operational and trust impact, even though known active exploitation is not shown in the supplied evidence.
Technical view
SnmpUtils in Trend Micro Smart Protection Server mishandles shell metacharacters in the spare_Community, spare_AllowGroupIP, and spare_AllowGroupNetmask parameters to admin_notification.php. A remote authenticated user could execute arbitrary commands. Affected builds are 2.5 before 2200, 2.6 before 2106, and 3.0 before 1330.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running the named legacy Trend Micro Smart Protection Server builds, especially where authenticated access to the administration interface is broadly available or reachable from untrusted networks.
Exploitation context
The source bundle includes a public research write-up and Trend Micro confirmation. CISA KEV status is false, and no supplied source states active exploitation. Exploitation requires authentication according to the CVE description.
Researcher notes
The evidence supports authenticated command execution through shell metacharacter handling in three admin_notification.php parameters. The bundle lacks CVSS, CWE, detailed vendor mitigation text, and active exploitation evidence, so validation should focus on version/build exposure and access controls.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade SPS 2.5 to build 2200 or later.
- Upgrade SPS 2.6 to build 2106 or later.
- Upgrade SPS 3.0 to build 1330 or later.
- Restrict administrative interface access to trusted management networks.
- Review authenticated accounts with access to SPS administration.
Validation and detection
- Inventory all Trend Micro Smart Protection Server deployments and builds.
- Compare each deployment against the fixed build thresholds.
- Confirm administrative routes are not exposed to untrusted networks.
- Review logs for unusual SNMP notification setting changes.
- Check for unexpected activity around admin_notification.php.
Public sources used
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- CVSS
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://qkaiser.github.io/pentesting/trendmicro/2016/08/08/trendmicro-sps/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/1114913CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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