CVE-2018-6220 File upload in Trend Micro Email Encryption Gateway

Critical 9.8 Published 15 Mar 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

An arbitrary file write vulnerability in Trend Micro Email Encryption Gateway allows attackers to inject data and execute code on vulnerable systems.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-6220?

CVE-2018-6220 is a critical vulnerability in Trend Micro Email Encryption Gateway, published on 15 Mar 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An arbitrary file write vulnerability in Trend Micro Email Encryption Gateway 5.5 could allow an attacker to inject arbitrary data, which may lead to gaining code execution on vulnerable systems.

Weakness: CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-6220?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Trendmicro Email Encryption Gateway.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6220?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-6220 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-6220 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-6220 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5jhv-4759-qhgg.