CVE-2019-20358

Name: CVE-2019-20358
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-30T21:15:14.81+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 4.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-20358 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Trend Micro Anti-Threat Toolkit (ATTK) versions 1.62.0.1218 and below have a vulnerability that may allow an attacker to place malicious files in the same directory, potentially leading to arbitrary remote code execution (RCE) when executed. Another attack vector similar to CVE-2019-9491 was idenitfied and resolved in version 1.62.0.1228 of the tool.. EPSS estimates a 4.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Trend Micro Anti-Threat Toolkit (ATTK) versions 1.62.0.1218 and below have a vulnerability that may allow an attacker to place malicious files in the same directory, potentially leading to arbitrary remote code execution (RCE) when executed. Another attack vector similar to CVE-2019-9491 was idenitfied and resolved in version 1.62.0.1228 of the tool.

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

4.62%

90.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Trendmicro	Anti-Threat Toolkit	<= 1.62.0.1218

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Jan/50Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2020/Jan/55Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000149878Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Jan/50Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2020/Jan/55Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000149878Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 30, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-20358?

How severe is CVE-2019-20358?

CVE-2019-20358 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-20358?

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