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Vulnerability record · CVE-2020-27696 · published 18 November 2020

CVE-2020-27696: Trendmicro antivirus\+ security 2020 vulnerability

Trendmicro · Antivirus\+ Security 2020

Trend Micro Security 2020 (Consumer) contains a vulnerability in the installer package that could be exploited by placing a specific Windows system directory which can lead to obtaining administrative privileges during the installation of the product.

7.8 CVSS 3.1 High EPSS 0.47% · top 61.5%
7.8CVSS 3.1 base score, v2 6.9
0.47%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
4Affected product versions listed by NVD
2References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

Trend Micro Security 2020 (Consumer) contains a vulnerability in the installer package that could be exploited by placing a specific Windows system directory which can lead to obtaining administrative privileges during the installation of the product.

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

Affected products

4 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
https://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/TMKA-10036 Vendor Advisory
https://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/TMKA-10036 Vendor Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2020-27696), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-10-01). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.