CVE-2020-8468
Detail
Description
Trend Micro Apex One (2019), OfficeScan XG and Worry-Free Business Security (9.0, 9.5, 10.0) agents are affected by a content validation escape vulnerability which could allow an attacker to manipulate certain agent client components. An attempted attack requires user authentication.
Metrics
CVSS Version 4.0
CVSS Version 3.x
CVSS Version 2.0
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
NVD assessment
not yet provided.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
Vector:
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS 2.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
Vector:
(AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P)
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This CVE is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
Reference
CISA's BOD 22-01 and Known
Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog for further guidance and requirements.
Vulnerability Name
Date Added
Due Date
Required Action
Trend Micro Multiple Products Content Validation Escape Vulnerability
11/03/2021
05/03/2022
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Weakness Enumeration
CWE-ID
CWE Name
Source
CWE-74
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')
NIST
CISA-ADP
Change History
12 change records found show changes
CVE Modified by CISA-ADP
6/16/2026 11:26:25 PM
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SSVC
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CVE Modified by Trend Micro, Inc.
6/16/2026 11:26:25 PM
Action
Type
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Affected
[{"vendor":"Trend Micro","product":"Trend Micro OfficeScan, Trend Micro Apex One, Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security (WFBS)","versions":[{"version":"OfficeScan XG (12.0), Apex One 2019 (14.0), WFBS 9.0, 9.5 and 10.0","status":"affected"}]}]
Modified Analysis by NIST
10/31/2025 10:41:42 AM
Action
Type
Old Value
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CPE Configuration
OR
*cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:officescan:xg:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:officescan:xg:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:apex_one:2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:worry-free_business_security:9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:worry-free_business_security:10.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:worry-free_business_security:10.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:worry-free_business_security:9.0:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
OR
*cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:officescan:xg:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:apex_one:2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:worry-free_business_security:9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:worry-free_business_security:10.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:worry-free_business_security:10.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:worry-free_business_security:9.0:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:officescan:xg:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
Added
Reference Type
CISA-ADP: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-8468 Types: US Government Resource
CVE Modified by CISA-ADP
10/21/2025 8:17:13 PM
Action
Type
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Reference
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-8468
CVE Modified by CISA-ADP
10/21/2025 4:18:08 PM
Action
Type
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Removed
Reference
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-8468
CVE Modified by CISA-ADP
10/21/2025 3:18:40 PM
Action
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Reference
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-8468
Modified Analysis by NIST
2/13/2025 9:28:17 AM
Action
Type
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CVE Modified by CISA-ADP
2/06/2025 3:15:34 PM
Action
Type
Old Value
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Added
CVSS V3.1
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Added
CWE
CWE-74
CVE Modified by CVE
11/21/2024 12:38:53 AM
Action
Type
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New Value
Added
Reference
https://success.trendmicro.com/jp/solution/000244253
Added
Reference
https://success.trendmicro.com/jp/solution/000244836
Added
Reference
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000245571
Added
Reference
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000245572
CVE Modified by Trend Micro, Inc.
5/14/2024 3:43:45 AM
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CWE Remap by NIST
7/12/2022 1:42:04 PM
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CWE
CWE-494
CWE-74
Initial Analysis by NIST
3/19/2020 2:54:54 PM
Action
Type
Old Value
New Value
Added
CVSS V3.1
NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Added
CVSS V2
NIST (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P)
Added
CWE
NIST CWE-494
Added
CPE Configuration
OR
*cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:apex_one:2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:officescan:xg:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:officescan:xg:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:worry-free_business_security:9.0:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:worry-free_business_security:9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:worry-free_business_security:10.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:worry-free_business_security:10.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
Changed
Reference Type
https://success.trendmicro.com/jp/solution/000244253 No Types Assigned
https://success.trendmicro.com/jp/solution/000244253 Patch, Vendor Advisory
Changed
Reference Type
https://success.trendmicro.com/jp/solution/000244836 No Types Assigned
https://success.trendmicro.com/jp/solution/000244836 Patch, Vendor Advisory
Changed
Reference Type
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000245571 No Types Assigned
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000245571 Patch, Vendor Advisory
Changed
Reference Type
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000245572 No Types Assigned
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000245572 Patch, Vendor Advisory
Quick Info
CVE Dictionary Entry: CVE-2020-8468 NVD
Published Date: 03/17/2020 NVD
Last Modified: 06/16/2026
Source: Trend Micro, Inc.
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