CVE-2020-27697

Name: CVE-2020-27697
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-18T19:15:11.46+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-27697 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Trend Micro Security 2020 (Consumer) contains a vulnerability in the installer package that could be exploited by placing a malicious DLL in a non-protected location with high privileges (symlink attack) which can lead to obtaining administrative privileges during the installation of the product.. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Trend Micro Security 2020 (Consumer) contains a vulnerability in the installer package that could be exploited by placing a malicious DLL in a non-protected location with high privileges (symlink attack) which can lead to obtaining administrative privileges during the installation of the product.

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

0.56%

42.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Trendmicro	Antivirus\+ Security 2020	<= 16.0
Trendmicro	Internet Security 2020	<= 16.0
Trendmicro	Maximum Security 2020	<= 16.0
Trendmicro	Premium Security 2020	<= 16.0

References

https://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/TMKA-10036Vendor Advisory
https://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/TMKA-10036Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 18, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-27697?

How severe is CVE-2020-27697?

CVE-2020-27697 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27697?

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