CVE-2020-8606

Name: CVE-2020-8606
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-05-27T23:15:11.367+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 72.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-8606 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in Trend Micro InterScan Web Security Virtual Appliance 6.5 may allow remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Trend Micro InterScan Web Security Virtual Appliance.. EPSS estimates a 72.74% 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 bypass authentication on affected installations of Trend Micro InterScan Web Security Virtual Appliance.

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

72.74%

99.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

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-20-677/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-20-677/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8606?

How severe is CVE-2020-8606?

CVE-2020-8606 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 72.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8606?

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-2020-8606?

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

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Source: NVD / NIST