CVE-2022-23120
CVSS v3
7.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
6.4 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
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.
Technical details
- Published
- 2022-01-20
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2022-23120?
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.
Is CVE-2022-23120 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2022-23120 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 6.4% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-23120?
CVE-2022-23120 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).
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