CVE-2020-8468
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CVE-2020-8468 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Trend Micro Apex One (2019), OfficeScan XG and Worry-Free Business Security (9.0, 9.5, 10.0) agents are affected by a content validation escape vulnerability which could allow an attacker to manipulate certain agent client components. An attempted attack requires user authentication.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 5.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Trend Micro Apex One (2019), OfficeScan XG and Worry-Free Business Security (9.0, 9.5, 10.0) agents are affected by a content validation escape vulnerability which could allow an attacker to manipulate certain agent client components. An attempted attack requires user authentication.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trendmicro | Apex One | 2019 | — |
| Trendmicro | Officescan | xg | — |
| Trendmicro | Worry-Free Business Security | 9.0 | Sp3 |
| Trendmicro | Worry-Free Business Security | 9.5 | — |
| Trendmicro | Worry-Free Business Security | 10.0 | — |
References
- https://success.trendmicro.com/jp/solution/000244253Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://success.trendmicro.com/jp/solution/000244836Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000245571Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000245572Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://success.trendmicro.com/jp/solution/000244253Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://success.trendmicro.com/jp/solution/000244836Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000245571Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000245572Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-8468US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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