How severe is CVE-2016-8587?

CVE-2016-8587 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-8587 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-8587?

CVE-2016-8587 affects Trendmicro Threat Discovery Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8587?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-8587 published?

CVE-2016-8587 was published on 2017-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-8587

CVE-2016-8587 is a high-severity vulnerability in Trendmicro Threat Discovery Appliance with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 6.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Trendmicro Threat Discovery Appliance
Published: 2017-04-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

dlp_policy_upload.cgi in Trend Micro Threat Discovery Appliance 2.6.1062r1 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via an archive file containing a symlink to /eng_ptn_stores/prod/sensorSDK/data/ or /eng_ptn_stores/prod/sensorSDK/backup_pol/.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8587?: dlp_policy_upload.cgi in Trend Micro Threat Discovery Appliance 2.6.1062r1 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via an archive file containing a symlink to /eng_ptn_stores/prod/sensorSDK/data/ or /eng_ptn_stores/prod/sensorSDK/backup_pol/.
How severe is CVE-2016-8587?: CVE-2016-8587 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-8587 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8587?: CVE-2016-8587 affects Trendmicro Threat Discovery Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8587?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-8587 published?: CVE-2016-8587 was published on 2017-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:threat_discovery_appliance:*:r1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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