CVE-2020-28573: Trend Micro Apex One Improper Access Control Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Dec 1, 2020
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Updated

An improper access control information disclosure vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One and OfficeScan XG SP1 could allow an unauthenticated user to connect to the product server and reveal the total agents managed by the server.

Other sources

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Trend Micro Apex One. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the web console, which listens on TCP port 4343 by default. The issue results from improper access control. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose information from the application.

Affected Software

3 affected components
trendmicro Apex One=2019
trendmicro Officescan=xg-sp1
Trend Micro Apex One

Event History

Dec 1, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:40 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Feb 24, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·09:35 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-28573?

CVE-2020-28573 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Trend Micro Apex One.

2

How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2020-28573?

Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2020-28573 without authentication by using the specific flaw within the web console of Trend Micro Apex One.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-28573?

CVE-2020-28573 has a severity of medium, with a severity value of 5.3.

4

What software is affected by CVE-2020-28573?

Trend Micro Apex One installations from 2019 version and Trend Micro Trend Micro Apex One and Worry-Free Business Security installations are affected by CVE-2020-28573.

5

How do I fix CVE-2020-28573?

To fix CVE-2020-28573, it is recommended to apply the necessary security patch provided by Trend Micro.

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