CVE-2016-8587

Name: CVE-2016-8587
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-28T19:59:00.267+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8587 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. dlp_policy_upload.cgi in Trend Micro Threat Discovery Appliance 2.6.1062r1 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via an archive file containing a symlink to /eng_ptn_stores/prod/sensorSDK/data/ or /eng_ptn_stores/prod/sensorSDK/backup_pol/.. EPSS estimates a 2.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

dlp_policy_upload.cgi in Trend Micro Threat Discovery Appliance 2.6.1062r1 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via an archive file containing a symlink to /eng_ptn_stores/prod/sensorSDK/data/ or /eng_ptn_stores/prod/sensorSDK/backup_pol/.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.45%

82.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Trendmicro	Threat Discovery Appliance	<= 2.6.1062	R1

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/142221/Trend-Micro-Threat-Discovery-Appliance-2.6.1062r1-dlp_policy_upload.cgi-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98508
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/142221/Trend-Micro-Threat-Discovery-Appliance-2.6.1062r1-dlp_policy_upload.cgi-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98508

Timeline

Published: Apr 28, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8587?

How severe is CVE-2016-8587?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8587 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8587?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST