CVE-2020-8470

Name: CVE-2020-8470
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-18T01:15:12.083+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 4.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-8470 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Trend Micro Apex One (2019), OfficeScan XG and Worry-Free Business Security (9.0, 9.5, 10.0) server contains a vulnerable service DLL file that could allow an attacker to delete any file on the server with SYSTEM level privileges. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 4.47% 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) server contains a vulnerable service DLL file that could allow an attacker to delete any file on the server with SYSTEM level privileges. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

4.47%

90.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8470?

How severe is CVE-2020-8470?

CVE-2020-8470 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8470?

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-2020-8470?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

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Source: NVD / NIST