CVE-2024-36358: A link following vulnerability in Trend Micro Deep Security 20.x agents below build 20.0.1-3180 could allow a

Routine

HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-36358 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting deep security agent. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A link following vulnerability in Trend Micro Deep Security 20.x agents below build 20.0.1-3180 could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-1106
Published	2024-06-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Trend Micro, Inc. · Vendor: trendmicro

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-06-10 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

trendmicro deep security agent DOWNGRADE

Affected: 20.0 update1194 · 20.0 update1304 · 20.0 update1337 · 20.0 update1559 · 20.0 update1681 · 20.0 update1822 · 20.0 update1876 · 20.0 update2009

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 20.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy deep-security-agent || rpm -q deep-security-agent || deep-security-agent --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 20.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison deep-security-agent sudo apt install deep-security-agent=<VERSION_BEFORE_20.0> sudo apt-mark hold deep-security-agent

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list deep-security-agent sudo dnf downgrade deep-security-agent-<VERSION_BEFORE_20.0> sudo dnf versionlock add deep-security-agent

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-36358?

deep security agent: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-36358 being exploited?

CVE-2024-36358 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-36358 affect?

CVE-2024-36358 affects deep security agent. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). A link following vulnerability in Trend Micro Deep Security 20.x agents below build 20.0.1-3180 could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to exec

How urgent is CVE-2024-36358?

Priority 39/100. High severity

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