Path traversal in OfficeScan



| Updated: 2020-08-08
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2019-18189
CWE-ID CWE-22
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
OfficeScan
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Worry-Free Business Security
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor Trend Micro

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Path traversal

EUVDB-ID: #VU35143

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-18189

CWE-ID: CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

A directory traversal vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One, OfficeScan (11.0, XG) and Worry-Free Business Security (9.5, 10.0) may allow an attacker to bypass authentication and log on to an affected product's management console as a root user. The vulnerability does not require authentication.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

OfficeScan: XG - 11.0

Worry-Free Business Security: xg - 11.0

CPE2.3 External links

https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000151732


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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