CVE-2025-69258

Published Jan 8, 2026
·
Updated

A LoadLibraryEX vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex Central could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to load an attacker-controlled DLL into a key executable, leading to execution of attacker-supplied code under the context of SYSTEM on affected installations.

Affected Software

18 affected components
Trend Micro Apex Central
All of the following
Any of the following
trendmicro Apex Central=2019
trendmicro Apex Central=2019-build_3752
trendmicro Apex Central=2019-build_5158
trendmicro Apex Central=2019-build_6016
trendmicro Apex Central=2019-build_6288
trendmicro Apex Central=2019-build_6394
trendmicro Apex Central=2019-build_6481
trendmicro Apex Central=2019-build_6511
trendmicro Apex Central=2019-build_6571
trendmicro Apex Central=2019-build_6658
trendmicro Apex Central=2019-build_6660
trendmicro Apex Central=2019-build_6890
trendmicro Apex Central=2019-build_6955
trendmicro Apex Central=2019-build_7007
trendmicro Apex Central=2019-build_7065
trendmicro Apex Central=2019-build_7141
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Jan 8, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:50 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 9, 2026
News Published
via BleepingComputer·10:40 AM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·10:41 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-69258?

CVE-2025-69258 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution by attackers.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-69258?

To fix CVE-2025-69258, ensure that you apply the latest security patches provided by Trend Micro for Apex Central.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2025-69258?

CVE-2025-69258 affects installations of Trend Micro Apex Central that are vulnerable to the LoadLibraryEX attack.

4

Who can exploit CVE-2025-69258?

An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit CVE-2025-69258 to load malicious DLLs into critical executables.

5

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2025-69258?

Exploitation of CVE-2025-69258 can lead to execution of unauthorized code with SYSTEM privileges, compromising system integrity.

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