Authentication Bypass in Trend Micro Web Security Appliance
CVE-2020-8606

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Trend Micro
Status
Trend Micro Interscan Web Security Virtual Appliance
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 May 2020

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 97%

Summary

A recognized vulnerability in Trend Micro InterScan Web Security Virtual Appliance 6.5 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms, leading to unauthorized access to the web security functionalities. This loophole can compromise system integrity, enabling potential exploitation by malicious actors. Users of affected versions should prioritize immediate action to secure their installations.

Affected Version(s)

Trend Micro InterScan Web Security Virtual Appliance 6.5

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

Metasploit exploit module for CVE-2020-8606
Created by Rapid7

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-677/
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https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000253095
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158171/Trend-Micro-W...
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EPSS Score

97% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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