How severe is CVE-2020-28574?

CVE-2020-28574 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-28574 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-28574?

CVE-2020-28574 affects Trendmicro Worry-free Business Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-28574?

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-2020-28574 published?

CVE-2020-28574 was published on 2020-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-28574

CVE-2020-28574 is a high-severity vulnerability in Trendmicro Worry-free Business Security with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Trendmicro Worry-free Business Security
Published: 2020-11-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A unauthenticated path traversal arbitrary remote file deletion vulnerability in Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security 10 SP1 could allow an unauthenticated attacker to exploit the vulnerability and modify or delete arbitrary files on the product's management console.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-28574?: A unauthenticated path traversal arbitrary remote file deletion vulnerability in Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security 10 SP1 could allow an unauthenticated attacker to exploit the vulnerability and modify or delete arbitrary files on the product's management console.
How severe is CVE-2020-28574?: CVE-2020-28574 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-28574 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-28574?: CVE-2020-28574 affects Trendmicro Worry-free Business Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-28574?: 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-2020-28574 published?: CVE-2020-28574 was published on 2020-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:worry-free_business_security:10.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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