Findings

CVE-2026-67212

ZDI-26-577: Trend Micro VPN OpenSSL Configuration Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Aug 13, 2026

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Trend Micro VPN. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.0. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-67212.

Timeline

Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.

  1. Aug 13, 2026 · Catalog

    Detected

    This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Trend Micro VPN. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.0. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-67212.

Sources

  • CVE.orgCVE-2026-67212

    Official CVE identifier

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  • This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Trend Micro VPN. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.0. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-67212.

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CVE-2026-67212 · ZeroDay Findings