CVE-2022-23120

Name: CVE-2022-23120
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-01-20T19:15:07.957+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 6.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-23120 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A code injection vulnerability in Trend Micro Deep Security and Cloud One - Workload Security Agent for Linux version 20 and below could allow an attacker to escalate privileges and run arbitrary code in the context of root. Please note: an attacker must first obtain access to the target agent in an un-activated and unconfigured state in order to exploit this vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 6.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A code injection vulnerability in Trend Micro Deep Security and Cloud One - Workload Security Agent for Linux version 20 and below could allow an attacker to escalate privileges and run arbitrary code in the context of root. Please note: an attacker must first obtain access to the target agent in an un-activated and unconfigured state in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

6.38%

92.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Trendmicro	Deep Security Agent	>= 20.0, < 20.0.0-3445
Trendmicro	Deep Security Agent	10.0
Trendmicro	Deep Security Agent	11.0
Trendmicro	Deep Security Agent	12.0

References

https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000290104Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.modzero.com/advisories/MZ-21-02-Trendmicro.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000290104Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.modzero.com/advisories/MZ-21-02-Trendmicro.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 20, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-23120?

How severe is CVE-2022-23120?

CVE-2022-23120 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 6.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23120?

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-2022-23120?

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Source: NVD / NIST