CVE-2020-24559

Name: CVE-2020-24559
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-01T19:15:12.01+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.79%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-24559 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One, Worry-Free Business Security 10.0 SP1 and Worry-Free Business Security Services on macOS may allow an attacker to manipulate a certain binary to load and run a script from a user-writable folder, which then would allow them to execute arbitrary code as root. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 0.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One, Worry-Free Business Security 10.0 SP1 and Worry-Free Business Security Services on macOS may allow an attacker to manipulate a certain binary to load and run a script from a user-writable folder, which then would allow them to execute arbitrary code as root. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.79%

51.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Trendmicro	Apex One	2019	—
Trendmicro	Apex One	saas	—
Trendmicro	Officescan	xg	Sp1
Trendmicro	Worry-Free Business Security	10.0	Sp1
Trendmicro	Worry-Free Business Security Services	All versions	—

References

https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000263632Vendor Advisory
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000267260Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1096/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000263632Vendor Advisory
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000267260Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1096/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Sep 1, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-24559?

How severe is CVE-2020-24559?

CVE-2020-24559 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24559?

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