Attackers Exploit Critical Apex One Flaws – What You Need to Know

Active network monitoring for vulnerabilities and threats is important to ensure network safety and stability. Data breaches and losses cost businesses through various types of cyberattacks. According to Deep Strike, the Federal Bureau of Investigation received more than 850,000 complaints in 2024. Cyberattack losses are estimated to be more than $16 billion.

An even more disturbing fact: a cyberattack every 39 seconds in 2023, with the trend only going upward.

Without the necessary precautions and active monitoring of cyberattacks, networks are vulnerable to different types of data breaches.

Trend Micro Reported Attack on On-Premise Consoles

One of the most common types of cyberattacks targets network security and management consoles. Trend Micro recently updated its security bulletin on August 5, 2025, on a vulnerability of its on-premises Trend Micro Apex One Console, Trend Micro Apex One as a Service, and Trend Vision One Endpoint Security - Standard Endpoint Protection. Two versions of the vulnerabilities were reported - essentially identical, differing only in their target CPU architectures.

According to Info Security Magazine, “The remote code execution (RCE) flaws can enable a pre-authenticated attacker to upload malicious code and execute commands on affected installations.” This type of cyberattack is concerning because it will allow the attacker to take over the console. When successful, the attacker could monitor network transactions, steal important information, and control network devices.

Temporary Fix in Place

Along with an update to the vulnerabilities, Trend Micro has also released a temporary fix with a stable solution coming soon.

Trend Micro added a note on the temporary fix:

“The fix tool listed in this bulletin is a short-term mitigation, and while it will fully protect against known exploits, it will disable the ability for administrators to utilize the Remote Install Agent function to deploy agents from the Trend Micro Apex One Management Console…”

Recommended Steps to Check for Vulnerabilities

The reported vulnerability in Trend Micro’s Management and Security Consoles is not an isolated case. Other network and security management companies are reporting attempted attacks on their hardware. For Trend Micro, the vulnerability can be addressed as soon as it is patched, but there is always the possibility of cyberattacks as hackers adjust to security measures.

To prevent attacks, network managers should always review the important systems with remote access. Remote access could be exploited for undetected network control and data theft. Devices with publicly exposed IP addresses should be reviewed. These devices become easy targets for cyberattacks. Connection restriction can prevent any unauthorized access.

Network Protection for Better Business Security

A business can easily protect itself from physical attacks by implementing basic security measures. However, preventing cyberattacks requires constant system monitoring of unauthorized connections. Hackers actively target management and security devices to steal information or take control of networks. Implementing the latest security patches on these security devices prevents the latest exploits.

Remember: preventing cyberattacks is more affordable than fixing the problem. Patching security devices should be a priority because hackers adjust to fixes. Hackers adapt and attack again, and they could succeed if network managers ignore critical security updates.