CVE-2019-9488
CVE-2019-9488 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Trendmicro Deep Security Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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-611.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-611
- Affected product: Trendmicro Deep Security Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Trend Micro Deep Security Manager (10.x, 11.x) and Vulnerability Protection (2.0) are vulnerable to a XML External Entity Attack. However, for the attack to be possible, the attacker must have root/admin access to a protected host which is authorized to communicate with the Deep Security Manager (DSM).
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-9488?
- Trend Micro Deep Security Manager (10.x, 11.x) and Vulnerability Protection (2.0) are vulnerable to a XML External Entity Attack. However, for the attack to be possible, the attacker must have root/admin access to a protected host which is authorized to communicate with the Deep Security Manager (DSM).
- How severe is CVE-2019-9488?
- CVE-2019-9488 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2019-9488 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-9488?
- CVE-2019-9488 primarily affects Trendmicro Deep Security Manager. In total, 30 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-9488?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2019-9488 published?
- CVE-2019-9488 was published on 2019-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (30)
- cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:deep_security_manager:10.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:deep_security_manager:10.0:u1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:deep_security_manager:10.0:u10:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:deep_security_manager:10.0:u11:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:deep_security_manager:10.0:u12:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:deep_security_manager:10.0:u13:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:deep_security_manager:10.0:u14:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:deep_security_manager:10.0:u15:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:deep_security_manager:10.0:u16:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:deep_security_manager:10.0:u17:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:deep_security_manager:10.0:u18:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:deep_security_manager:10.0:u19:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:deep_security_manager:10.0:u2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:deep_security_manager:10.0:u3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:deep_security_manager:10.0:u4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:deep_security_manager:10.0:u5:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:deep_security_manager:10.0:u6:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:deep_security_manager:10.0:u7:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:deep_security_manager:10.0:u8:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:deep_security_manager:10.0:u9:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:deep_security_manager:11.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:deep_security_manager:11.0:u1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:deep_security_manager:11.0:u2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:deep_security_manager:11.0:u3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:deep_security_manager:11.0:u4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:deep_security_manager:11.0:u5:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:deep_security_manager:11.0:u6:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:deep_security_manager:11.0:u7:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:deep_security_manager:11.3:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:vulnerability_protection:2.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
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