CVE-2020-15605

Name: CVE-2020-15605
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-27T21:15:12.29+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 2.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-15605 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. If LDAP authentication is enabled, an LDAP authentication bypass vulnerability in Trend Micro Vulnerability Protection 2.0 SP2 could allow an unauthenticated attacker with prior knowledge of the targeted organization to bypass manager authentication. Enabling multi-factor authentication prevents this attack. EPSS estimates a 2.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

If LDAP authentication is enabled, an LDAP authentication bypass vulnerability in Trend Micro Vulnerability Protection 2.0 SP2 could allow an unauthenticated attacker with prior knowledge of the targeted organization to bypass manager authentication. Enabling multi-factor authentication prevents this attack. Installations using manager native authentication or SAML authentication are not impacted by this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.76%

84.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Trendmicro	Deep Security Manager	10.0	—
Trendmicro	Deep Security Manager	11.0	—
Trendmicro	Deep Security Manager	12.0	—
Trendmicro	Vulnerability Protection	2.0	Sp2

References

https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000252039Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1083/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000252039Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1083/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Aug 27, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-15605?

How severe is CVE-2020-15605?

CVE-2020-15605 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15605?

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