What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-9489?

CVE-2019-9489 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.6%.

Which versions of Trend Micro Apex One are affected by CVE-2019-9489?

CVE-2019-9489 presents notable security risk, a path traversal vulnerability rated CVSS 7.5.. A patch is available.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2019-9489?

Within 24 hours: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches immediately. Review file handling controls and restrict upload directories.

Trend Micro Apex One CVE-2019-9489

HIGH

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2019-04-05 security@trendmicro.com

7.5

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 26, 2026 - 11:19 vuln.today

Patch released

Nov 21, 2024 - 04:51 nvd

Patch available

CVE Published

Apr 05, 2019 - 23:29 nvd

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

A directory traversal vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One, OfficeScan (versions XG and 11.0), and Worry-Free Business Security (versions 10.0, 9.5 and 9.0) could allow an attacker to modify arbitrary files on the affected product's management console.

AnalysisAI

Technical ContextAI

Path traversal allows an attacker to access files outside the intended directory by manipulating file paths with sequences like '../'.

Affected ProductsAI

Affected: Trend Micro Apex One

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available — apply it immediately. Validate and sanitize file path inputs. Use a whitelist of allowed files or directories. Implement chroot jails or containerization.