CVE-2020-8599: Trend Micro Apex One and OfficeScan Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
Trend Micro Apex One (2019) and OfficeScan XG server contain a vulnerable EXE file that could allow a remote attacker to write arbitrary data to an arbitrary path on affected installations and bypass ROOT login. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
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Trend Micro Apex One and OfficeScan server contain a vulnerable EXE file that could allow a remote attacker to write data to a path on affected installations and bypass root login.
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What is CVE-2020-8599?
CVE-2020-8599 is a vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One (2019) and OfficeScan XG server that allows a remote attacker to write arbitrary data to an arbitrary path on affected installations and bypass ROOT login without authentication.
How severe is CVE-2020-8599?
CVE-2020-8599 has a severity score of 9.8, which is classified as critical.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-8599?
Trend Micro Apex One 2019 and Trend Micro OfficeScan XG server (including xg and xg-sp1 versions) are affected by CVE-2020-8599.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-8599?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-8599 by sending specially crafted data to the vulnerable EXE file on the affected installations.
Are there any references for CVE-2020-8599?
Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2020-8599 in the following references: [Reference 1](https://success.trendmicro.com/jp/solution/000244253) and [Reference 2](https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000245571).