CVE-2020-8598

Name: CVE-2020-8598
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-18T01:15:12.16+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 13.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-8598 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 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 a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected installations with SYSTEM level privileges. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 13.24% 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 a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected installations with SYSTEM level privileges. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

13.24%

95.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-306

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-2020-8598?

How severe is CVE-2020-8598?

CVE-2020-8598 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 13.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8598?

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-2020-8598?

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

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Source: NVD / NIST