How severe is CVE-2020-8602?

CVE-2020-8602 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-8602 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-8602?

CVE-2020-8602 primarily affects Trendmicro Deep Security Manager. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8602?

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-2020-8602 published?

CVE-2020-8602 was published on 2020-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-8602

CVE-2020-8602 is a high-severity vulnerability in Trendmicro Deep Security Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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 7.2)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Trendmicro Deep Security Manager
Published: 2020-08-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the management consoles of Trend Micro Deep Security 10.0-12.0 and Trend Micro Vulnerability Protection 2.0 SP2 may allow an authenticated attacker with full control privileges to bypass file integrity checks, leading to remote code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-8602?: A vulnerability in the management consoles of Trend Micro Deep Security 10.0-12.0 and Trend Micro Vulnerability Protection 2.0 SP2 may allow an authenticated attacker with full control privileges to bypass file integrity checks, leading to remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2020-8602?: CVE-2020-8602 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-8602 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-8602?: CVE-2020-8602 primarily affects Trendmicro Deep Security Manager. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8602?: 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-2020-8602 published?: CVE-2020-8602 was published on 2020-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000252039

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:deep_security_manager:10.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:deep_security_manager:11.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:deep_security_manager:12.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:vulnerability_protection:2.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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