CVE-2020-8606 Auth bypass in Trend Micro InterScan Web Security Virtual Appliance

Critical 9.8 Published 27 May 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can bypass authentication on Trend Micro InterScan Web Security Virtual Appliance installations.

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-2020-8606?

CVE-2020-8606 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Trend Micro InterScan Web Security Virtual Appliance, published on 27 May 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 may allow remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Trend Micro InterScan Web Security Virtual Appliance.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-8606?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Trendmicro Interscan Web Security Virtual Appliance.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8606?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-8606 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2020-8606 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-8606 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-crg8-779p-h56q.