How severe is CVE-2020-27694?

CVE-2020-27694 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-2020-27694 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-2020-27694?

CVE-2020-27694 affects Trendmicro Interscan Messaging Security Virtual Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27694?

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-2020-27694 published?

CVE-2020-27694 was published on 2020-11-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-27694

CVE-2020-27694 is a high-severity vulnerability in Trendmicro Interscan Messaging Security Virtual 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.

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
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 has updated a specific critical library that may vulnerable to attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-27694?: Trend Micro InterScan Messaging Security Virtual Appliance (IMSVA) 9.1 has updated a specific critical library that may vulnerable to attack.
How severe is CVE-2020-27694?: CVE-2020-27694 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-2020-27694 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-2020-27694?: CVE-2020-27694 affects Trendmicro Interscan Messaging Security Virtual Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-27694?: 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-2020-27694 published?: CVE-2020-27694 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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