CVE-2020-24561

Name: CVE-2020-24561
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-15T20:15:13.337+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 5.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-24561 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A command injection vulnerability in Trend Micro ServerProtect for Linux 3.0 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected system. An attacker must first obtain admin/root privileges on the SPLX console to exploit this vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 5.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A command injection vulnerability in Trend Micro ServerProtect for Linux 3.0 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected system. An attacker must first obtain admin/root privileges on the SPLX console to exploit this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

5.24%

91.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-77

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Trendmicro	Serverprotect	3.0

References

https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000268419Vendor Advisory
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000268419Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 15, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-24561?

How severe is CVE-2020-24561?

CVE-2020-24561 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24561?

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