Vulnerability Intelligence Report
Trend Micro Multiple Products Content Validation Escape Vulnerability
CVE-2020-8468
Trend Micro Apex One (2019), OfficeScan XG and Worry-Free Business Security (9.0, 9.5, 10.0) agents are affected by a content validation escape vulnerability which could allow an attacker to manipulate certain agent client components. An attempted attack requires user authentication.
CISA KEV
SSVC: Active Exploitation
Automatable
CVSS Base Score
8.8
HIGH
Exploitability:2.9
Impact Score:5.9
EPSS Probability:5.75%
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Attack Surface
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Authentication
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Weaponization
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SSVC Action
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Weaknesses (CWE)
CWE-74 ↗CWE-74 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')
Affected Products & Versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Trend Micro | Trend Micro OfficeScan, Trend Micro Apex One, Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security (WFBS) | OfficeScan XG (12.0), Apex One 2019 (14.0), WFBS 9.0, 9.5 and 10.0 (affected) |
References & Technical Advisories
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Threat Intelligence Signals
Identity & Timeline
| Status | PUBLISHED |
| Assigning Authority | Trend Micro, Inc. · Vendor · Japan |
| Reserved | 2020-01-30T00:00:00 |
| Published | 2020-03-18T00:30:43 |
| Last Updated | 2025-10-21T23:35:47 |
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