CVE-2019-9488

Description

Trend Micro Deep Security Manager (10.x, 11.x) and Vulnerability Protection (2.0) are vulnerable to a XML External Entity Attack. However, for the attack to be possible, the attacker must have root/admin access to a protected host which is authorized to communicate with the Deep Security Manager (DSM).

Category

4.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.63%
Vendor Advisory trendmicro.com
Affected: Trend Micro Trend Micro Deep Security
Affected: Trend Micro Trend Micro Vulnerability Protection
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/1122900 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-9488?
CVE-2019-9488 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-9488?
To fix CVE-2019-9488, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-9488 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-9488 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-9488?
CVE-2019-9488 affects Trend Micro Trend Micro Deep Security, Trend Micro Trend Micro Vulnerability Protection.
This platform uses data from the NIST NVD, MITRE CVE, MITRE CWE, First.org and CISA KEV but is not endorsed or certified by these entities. CVE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CVE content is MITRE's CVE web site. CWE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CWE content is MITRE's CWE web site.
© 2025 Under My Watch. All Rights Reserved.