How severe is CVE-2020-27019?

CVE-2020-27019 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-27019 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-27019?

CVE-2020-27019 affects Trendmicro Interscan Messaging Security Virtual Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27019?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-27019 published?

CVE-2020-27019 was published on 2020-11-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-27019

CVE-2020-27019 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Trendmicro Interscan Messaging Security Virtual Appliance with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 18% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-306.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 18% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Trendmicro Interscan Messaging Security Virtual Appliance
Published: 2020-11-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Trend Micro InterScan Messaging Security Virtual Appliance (IMSVA) 9.1 is vulnerable to an information disclosure vulnerability which could allow an attacker to access a specific database and key.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-27019?: Trend Micro InterScan Messaging Security Virtual Appliance (IMSVA) 9.1 is vulnerable to an information disclosure vulnerability which could allow an attacker to access a specific database and key.
How severe is CVE-2020-27019?: CVE-2020-27019 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-27019 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-27019?: CVE-2020-27019 affects Trendmicro Interscan Messaging Security Virtual Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-27019?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-27019 published?: CVE-2020-27019 was published on 2020-11-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:interscan_messaging_security_virtual_appliance:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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