How severe is CVE-2016-8593?

CVE-2016-8593 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-8593 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-8593?

CVE-2016-8593 affects Trendmicro Threat Discovery Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8593?

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-2016-8593 published?

CVE-2016-8593 was published on 2017-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-8593

CVE-2016-8593 is a high-severity vulnerability in Trendmicro Threat Discovery Appliance with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Trendmicro Threat Discovery Appliance
Published: 2017-04-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in upload.cgi in Trend Micro Threat Discovery Appliance 2.6.1062r1 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a .. (dot dot) in the dID parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8593?: Directory traversal vulnerability in upload.cgi in Trend Micro Threat Discovery Appliance 2.6.1062r1 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a .. (dot dot) in the dID parameter.
How severe is CVE-2016-8593?: CVE-2016-8593 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-8593 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8593?: CVE-2016-8593 affects Trendmicro Threat Discovery Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8593?: 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-2016-8593 published?: CVE-2016-8593 was published on 2017-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/142215/Trend-Micro-Threat-Discovery-Appliance-2.6.1062r1-upload.cgi-Remote-Code-Execution.html

Affected products (1)

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

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