CVE-2019-15628

Name: CVE-2019-15628
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-02T16:15:12.127+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-15628 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Trend Micro Security (Consumer) 2020 (v16.0.1221 and below) is affected by a DLL hijacking vulnerability that could allow an attacker to use a specific service as an execution and/or persistence mechanism which could execute a malicious program each time the service is started.. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Trend Micro Security (Consumer) 2020 (v16.0.1221 and below) is affected by a DLL hijacking vulnerability that could allow an attacker to use a specific service as an execution and/or persistence mechanism which could execute a malicious program each time the service is started.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.52%

40.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-426

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Trendmicro	Antivirus \+ Security 2020	<= 16.0.1221
Trendmicro	Internet Security 2020	<= 16.0.1221
Trendmicro	Maximum Security 2020	<= 16.0.1221
Trendmicro	Premium Security 2020	<= 16.0.1221

References

https://esupport.trendmicro.com/en-us/home/pages/technical-support/1124011.aspxVendor Advisory
https://safebreach.com/Post/Trend-Micro-Security-16-DLL-Search-Order-Hijacking-and-Potential-Abuses-CVE-2019-15628Third Party Advisory
https://esupport.trendmicro.com/en-us/home/pages/technical-support/1124011.aspxVendor Advisory
https://safebreach.com/Post/Trend-Micro-Security-16-DLL-Search-Order-Hijacking-and-Potential-Abuses-CVE-2019-15628Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 2, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-15628?

How severe is CVE-2019-15628?

CVE-2019-15628 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-15628?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2019-15628?

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Source: NVD / NIST