CVE-2020-8468

Name: CVE-2020-8468
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-18T01:15:12.003+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 5.75%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

5.75%

92.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by May 3, 2022.

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: Mar 18, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8468?

How severe is CVE-2020-8468?

CVE-2020-8468 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8468?

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