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CVE-2020-8467

Trend Micro Apex One and OfficeScan Remote Code Execution

8.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 10.9%
  1. Published18 Mar 2020
  2. Added to CISA KEV3 Nov 2021
  3. Remediation due3 May 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Trend Micro Apex One and OfficeScan contain an unspecified vulnerability within a migration tool component that allows for remote code execution.

Added to KEV: 3 Nov 2021Federal remediation due: 3 May 2022

Description

A migration tool component of Trend Micro Apex One (2019) and OfficeScan XG contains a vulnerability which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations (RCE). An attempted attack requires user authentication.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Trend Micro Apex One2019
Trend Micro Officescanxg

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

References

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2020-8467 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2020-8467 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 3 Nov 2021.

How severe is CVE-2020-8467?

CVE-2020-8467 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 10.9% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2020-8467?

Affected products include Trend Micro Apex One, Trend Micro Officescan.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8467?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.