CVE-2020-8466

Public Exploit

Description

A command injection vulnerability in Trend Micro InterScan Web Security Virtual Appliance 6.5 SP2, with the improved password hashing method enabled, could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute certain commands by providing a manipulated password.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 27.27% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory trendmicro.com
Affected: Trend Micro Trend Micro InterScan Web Security Virtual Appliance
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000283077 vendor advisory
https://sec-consult.com/vulnerability-lab/advisory/multiple-critical-vulnerabilities-in-trend-micro-interscan-web-security-virtual-appliance/ third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8466?
CVE-2020-8466 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-8466?
To fix CVE-2020-8466, 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-2020-8466 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-8466 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~27% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-8466?
CVE-2020-8466 affects Trend Micro Trend Micro InterScan Web Security Virtual Appliance.
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