CVE-2020-28577: 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 server hostname and db names.

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-2020-28577?

CVE-2020-28577 is an improper access control information disclosure vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One.

2

How does CVE-2020-28577 impact affected installations of Trend Micro Apex One?

CVE-2020-28577 allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information without authentication on affected installations of Trend Micro Apex One.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2020-28577?

CVE-2020-28577 affects Trend Micro Apex One 2019 and Trend Micro Apex One and Worry-Free Business Security, as well as Trendmicro Officescan xg-sp1.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2020-28577?

CVE-2020-28577 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 5.3.

5

How can I fix the CVE-2020-28577 vulnerability?

To fix the CVE-2020-28577 vulnerability, it is recommended to apply the patches and updates provided by Trend Micro.

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