CVE-2020-28579

Name: CVE-2020-28579
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-18T19:15:11.897+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 49.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-28579 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in Trend Micro InterScan Web Security Virtual Appliance 6.5 SP2 could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to send a specially crafted HTTP message and achieve remote code execution with elevated privileges.. EPSS estimates a 49.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in Trend Micro InterScan Web Security Virtual Appliance 6.5 SP2 could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to send a specially crafted HTTP message and achieve remote code execution with elevated privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

49.29%

98.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Trendmicro	Interscan Web Security Virtual Appliance	6.5	Sp2

References

https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000281954Vendor Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-63Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000281954Vendor Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-63Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-28579?

How severe is CVE-2020-28579?

CVE-2020-28579 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 49.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-28579?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-28579?

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Source: NVD / NIST