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CVE-2020-8468

Trend Micro Multiple Products Content Validation Escape

8.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 6.17%
  1. Published18 Mar 2020
  2. Added to CISA KEV3 Nov 2021
  3. Remediation due3 May 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Trend Micro Apex One, OfficeScan, and Worry-Free Business Security agents contain a content validation escape vulnerability that could allow an attacker to manipulate certain agent client components.

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

Description

Trend Micro Apex One (2019), OfficeScan XG and Worry-Free Business Security (9.0, 9.5, 10.0) agents are affected by a content validation escape vulnerability which could allow an attacker to manipulate certain agent client components. 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
Trend Micro Worry-free Business Security10.0 · 9.0 · 9.5

Remediation

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

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2020-8468 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2020-8468 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 3 Nov 2021.

How severe is CVE-2020-8468?

CVE-2020-8468 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 6.17% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2020-8468?

Affected products include Trend Micro Apex One, Trend Micro Officescan, Trend Micro Worry-free Business Security.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8468?

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

How Secuno handles this

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