CVE-2020-8464 Server-side request forgery in Trend Micro InterScan Web Security Virtual Appliance

High 7.5 Published 17 Dec 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

An attacker can exploit Server-Side Request Forgery to access the admin interface, bypassing authentication controls.

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-2020-8464?

CVE-2020-8464 is a high-severity server-side request forgery vulnerability in Trend Micro InterScan Web Security Virtual Appliance, published on 17 Dec 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability in Trend Micro InterScan Web Security Virtual Appliance 6.5 SP2 could allow an attacker to send requests that appear to come from the localhost which could expose the product's admin interface to users who would not normally have access.

Weakness: CWE-918

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-8464?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Trendmicro Interscan Web Security Virtual Appliance.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8464?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-8464 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and send outbound requests through an allow-list that blocks internal addresses. More about Server-side request forgery.

Is CVE-2020-8464 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-8464 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fgch-vc2g-g3c8.