CRITICAL CISA KEV

CVE-2020-8599

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

57.9%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

Trend Micro Apex One (2019) and OfficeScan XG server contain a vulnerable EXE file that could allow a remote attacker to write arbitrary data to an arbitrary path on affected installations and bypass ROOT login. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
11/3/2021
Patch Due Date
5/3/2022
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

Published
3/18/2020

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-8599?

Trend Micro Apex One (2019) and OfficeScan XG server contain a vulnerable EXE file that could allow a remote attacker to write arbitrary data to an arbitrary path on affected installations and bypass ROOT login. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

Is CVE-2020-8599 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2020-8599 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 5/3/2022.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-8599?

CVE-2020-8599 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

Is CVE-2020-8599 affecting your environment?

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