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Could Your Business Be at Risk from These Dangerous Security Holes?
Your computer security might be in serious trouble. Trend Micro found two dangerous security problems that hackers are already trying to use. These problems could let bad people take over your computer systems completely.
What Are These Security Problems?
Two main security holes have been found in Trend Micro Apex One:
- CVE-2025-54948: A way for hackers to run commands on your computer from far away
- CVE-2025-54987: The same problem but for different computer types
Both problems get a scary score of 9.4 out of 10. This means they are extremely dangerous.
Why Should You Care?
These security holes are not just theoretical problems. Hackers are already trying to use them. Trend Micro saw at least one real attack trying to exploit these vulnerabilities.
Think of it like leaving your front door wide open. Anyone who can reach your Trend Micro console can:
- Upload harmful software
- Run commands on your computer
- Take control of your entire security system
- Access sensitive company information
Who Is Affected?
These security problems affect several Trend Micro products:
- Trend Micro Apex One 2019 (on-premise version up to Management Server Version 14039)
- Trend Micro Apex One as a Service
- Trend Vision One Endpoint Security – Standard Endpoint Protection
The cloud versions got fixed on July 31, 2025. But if you use the on-premise version, you need to act now.
What Can Hackers Do?
When hackers exploit these vulnerabilities, they can:
- Upload malicious code to your systems
- Execute commands with high-level permissions
- Move through your network freely
- Steal sensitive data
- Disrupt business operations
The vulnerabilities work through the Apex One console, which typically runs on ports 8080 and 4343. Hackers don’t even need to log in first – they can attack before authentication.
How to Protect Yourself
Immediate Actions
- Download the temporary fix tool called “FixTool_Aug2025” right away
- Limit who can access your console – don’t let everyone on the internet reach it
- Check if your console IP address is exposed externally and restrict access if needed
Important Warning: The temporary fix will stop hackers, but it will also turn off the Remote Install Agent feature. You won’t be able to deploy agents through the console until the real patch comes out.
When Will the Real Fix Come?
Trend Micro promises a complete patch around mid-August 2025. This patch will:
- Fix the security holes permanently
- Turn the Remote Install Agent feature back on
- Provide full protection without limitations
Why This Matters for Your Business
This situation shows how quickly security threats can emerge. Companies using Trend Micro need to:
- Act fast when security alerts come out
- Have backup plans for when security tools get compromised
- Monitor their systems for unusual activity
- Keep security tools updated always
Remember, your security software is supposed to protect you. When it becomes the weak point, hackers can bypass all your other defenses.
Don’t wait. These vulnerabilities are dangerous, and hackers are actively looking for systems to attack. The temporary fix is available now, and the full patch is coming soon.
Your business security depends on taking action today. Download the fix tool, limit console access, and prepare to install the permanent patch when it arrives in mid-August.
The cost of fixing this problem now is much smaller than dealing with a successful cyberattack later.