CVE-2020-28572
CVE-2020-28572 is a high-severity vulnerability in Trendmicro Apex One with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Trendmicro Apex One
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One could allow an unprivileged user to abuse the product installer to reinstall the agent with additional malicious code in the context of a higher privilege.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-28572?
- A vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One could allow an unprivileged user to abuse the product installer to reinstall the agent with additional malicious code in the context of a higher privilege.
- How severe is CVE-2020-28572?
- CVE-2020-28572 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-28572 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-28572?
- CVE-2020-28572 affects Trendmicro Apex One. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-28572?
- 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-2020-28572 published?
- CVE-2020-28572 was published on 2020-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:apex_one:2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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