How severe is CVE-2020-27693?

CVE-2020-27693 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-27693 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-27693?

CVE-2020-27693 affects Trendmicro Interscan Messaging Security Virtual Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27693?

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

When was CVE-2020-27693 published?

CVE-2020-27693 was published on 2020-11-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-27693

CVE-2020-27693 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Trendmicro Interscan Messaging Security Virtual Appliance with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. 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-916.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-916
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Messaging Security Virtual Appliance (IMSVA) 9.1 stores administrative passwords using a hash that is considered outdated.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-27693?: Trend Micro InterScan Messaging Security Virtual Appliance (IMSVA) 9.1 stores administrative passwords using a hash that is considered outdated.
How severe is CVE-2020-27693?: CVE-2020-27693 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-27693 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-27693?: CVE-2020-27693 affects Trendmicro Interscan Messaging Security Virtual Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-27693?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-27693 published?: CVE-2020-27693 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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