How severe is CVE-2020-8462?

CVE-2020-8462 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-8462 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-8462?

CVE-2020-8462 affects Trendmicro Interscan Web Security Virtual Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8462?

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

When was CVE-2020-8462 published?

CVE-2020-8462 was published on 2020-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-8462

CVE-2020-8462 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Trendmicro Interscan Web Security Virtual Appliance with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.8)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Trendmicro Interscan Web Security Virtual Appliance
Published: 2020-12-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Trend Micro InterScan Web Security Virtual Appliance 6.5 SP2 could allow an attacker to tamper with the web interface of the product.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-8462?: A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Trend Micro InterScan Web Security Virtual Appliance 6.5 SP2 could allow an attacker to tamper with the web interface of the product.
How severe is CVE-2020-8462?: CVE-2020-8462 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-8462 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-8462?: CVE-2020-8462 affects Trendmicro Interscan Web Security Virtual Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8462?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-8462 published?: CVE-2020-8462 was published on 2020-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:interscan_web_security_virtual_appliance:6.5:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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