CVE-2020-8599

Known Exploited

Description

Trend Micro Apex One (2019) and OfficeScan XG server contain a vulnerable EXE file that could allow a remote attacker to write arbitrary data to an arbitrary path on affected installations and bypass ROOT login. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

9.8

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 71.46% Top 5%

KEV Since

Vendor Advisory trendmicro.com Vendor Advisory trendmicro.com

Affected: Trend Micro Trend Micro OfficeScan, Trend Micro Apex One

References

Link	Tags
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000245571	patch vendor advisory
https://success.trendmicro.com/jp/solution/000244253	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8599?: CVE-2020-8599 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-8599?: To fix CVE-2020-8599, 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-2020-8599 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is confirmed that CVE-2020-8599 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~71% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-8599?: CVE-2020-8599 affects Trend Micro Trend Micro OfficeScan, Trend Micro Apex One.

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