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CVE-2020-0618: A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services when it incorrectly...

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services when it incorrectly handles page requests, aka 'Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.

CriticalCVSS 9.8Known exploitedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2020-0618 is a critical remote code execution flaw in Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services. An attacker could target vulnerable report server page handling over the network without authentication or user interaction. CISA lists it as known exploited, so exposed or unpatched SSRS systems deserve urgent attention. Organizations running Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services on the affected SQL Server versions are the likely exposure group. Risk is highest where SSRS endpoints are reachable from untrusted networks or remain on older GDR/CU levels without the relevant Microsoft security update. Treat this as urgent for any organization using SSRS. The vulnerability is critical, remotely reachable, unauthenticated, and listed by CISA as known exploited. Patch exposed systems first and confirm no vulnerable SSRS endpoint is reachable from untrusted networks. Mitigation focus: Apply the applicable Microsoft security update from the MSRC advisory.; Identify all SQL Server Reporting Services instances and versions.; Prioritize internet-facing or partner-accessible SSRS servers..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Critical
CVSS
9.8 (3.1)
Known Exploited
Yes
Published

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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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3Source links

CISA KEV status

Status
Known exploited
Source
CISA / ADP
Date added
Not provided

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
9.8CVSS 3.1CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

9.8Critical
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2020-0618Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone
Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
MicrosoftMicrosoft SQL Server2012 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 4 (QFE), 2012 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 4 (QFE), 2016 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (CU)Listed
MicrosoftMicrosoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 for x64-based Systems (GDR)unspecifiedListed
MicrosoftMicrosoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 for x64-based Systems (CU)unspecifiedListed
MicrosoftMicrosoft SQL Server 2016 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (GDR)unspecifiedListed
MicrosoftMicrosoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 for 32-bit Systems (GDR)unspecifiedListed
MicrosoftMicrosoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 for 32-bit Systems (CU)unspecifiedListed
Weakness

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Deserialization of Untrusted Data

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