What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-8468?

CVE-2020-8468 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 18.4%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2020-8468?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2020-8468. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 18.4%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2020-8468?

Within 24 hours: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches immediately. Vendor patch is available.

CVE-2020-8468

HIGH

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') (CWE-74)

2020-03-18 security@trendmicro.com

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 26, 2026 - 11:19 vuln.today

Added to CISA KEV

Oct 31, 2025 - 14:41 cisa

CISA KEV

Patch released

Oct 31, 2025 - 14:41 nvd

Patch available

CVE Published

Mar 18, 2020 - 01:15 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

AnalysisAI

Trend Micro Apex One and OfficeScan agents are vulnerable to content validation bypass, allowing authenticated attackers to manipulate agent client components and inject malicious content.

Technical ContextAI

The CWE-74 injection flaw in Trend Micro's agent content validation allows an attacker to inject malicious content that bypasses the validation checks. This requires prior authentication but can compromise the agent's integrity.

Affected ProductsAI

Trend Micro Apex One (2019) Trend Micro OfficeScan XG Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security 9.0/9.5/10.0

RemediationAI

Apply Trend Micro patches. Monitor for unauthorized changes to agent configurations. Implement additional integrity monitoring beyond the endpoint protection platform.