CVE-2020-8466: trend micro trend micro interscan web security virtual appliance OS Command Injection

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2020-8466 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) OS Command Injection vulnerability in trend micro trend micro interscan web security virtual appliance. EPSS estimates a 64.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 99.2% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 17-12-2020
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 04-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A command injection vulnerability in Trend Micro InterScan Web Security Virtual Appliance 6.5 SP2, with the improved password hashing method enabled, could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute certain commands by providing a manipulated password.

• CWE-78Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.