CVE-2020-8605

Name: CVE-2020-8605
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-05-27T23:15:11.29+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 87.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-8605 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 may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 87.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in Trend Micro InterScan Web Security Virtual Appliance 6.5 may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

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

87.58%

99.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Trendmicro	Interscan Web Security Virtual Appliance	6.5

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158171/Trend-Micro-Web-Security-Virtual-Appliance-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158423/Trend-Micro-Web-Security-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000253095Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-676/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158171/Trend-Micro-Web-Security-Virtual-Appliance-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158423/Trend-Micro-Web-Security-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000253095Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-676/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: May 27, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8605?

How severe is CVE-2020-8605?

CVE-2020-8605 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 87.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8605?

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-2020-8605?

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

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Source: NVD / NIST