CVE-2020-0618
Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability - [Actively Exploited]
Description
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'.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 11, 2020, 10:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 29, 2025, 2:33 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
For the benefit of the cybersecurity community and network defenders—and to help every organization better manage vulnerabilities and keep pace with threat activity—CISA maintains the authoritative source of vulnerabilities that have been exploited in the wild.
Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services contains a deserialization vulnerability when handling page requests incorrectly. An authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the Report Server service account.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/advisory/CVE-2020-0618 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0618
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Apply the appropriate Microsoft security updates to address this vulnerability.
- Restart the affected services or systems if required by the updates.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2020-0618 has a 67 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2020-0618.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156707/SQL-Server-Reporting-Services-SSRS-ViewState-Deserialization.html | Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159216/Microsoft-SQL-Server-Reporting-Services-2016-Remote-Code-Execution.html | Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0618 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
| http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156707/SQL-Server-Reporting-Services-SSRS-ViewState-Deserialization.html | Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159216/Microsoft-SQL-Server-Reporting-Services-2016-Remote-Code-Execution.html | Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0618 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-0618 | US Government Resource |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2020-0618 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2020-0618
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.
The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2020-0618 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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The Register
Apple's latest macOS release is breaking security software, network connections
Infosec In Brief Something's wrong with macOS Sequoia, and it's breaking security software installed on some updated Apple systems. Sequoia, aka macOS 15, was released on Monday of last week. By Thurs ... Read more
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BleepingComputer
CISA warns of actively exploited Apache HugeGraph-Server bug
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) has added five flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, among which is a remote code execution (RCE) flaw impacting Apache Hu ... Read more
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The Cyber Express
5 New Vulnerabilities Added to CISA’s Known Exploited List: Urgent Action Required
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added five new vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog, highlighting the continued threat that these securit ... Read more
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Cybersecurity News
CISA Warns of Actively Exploited Apache, Microsoft, and Oracle Vulnerabilities
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a warning to federal agencies and organizations worldwide: five newly identified security vulnerabilities are being actively ... Read more
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Kaspersky
Mallox ransomware: in-depth analysis and evolution
Mallox is a sophisticated and dangerous family of malicious software that has been causing significant damage to organizations worldwide. In 2023, this ransomware strain demonstrated an uptick in atta ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2020-0618 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Oct. 29, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-0618 Types: US Government Resource -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Oct. 22, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-0618 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Oct. 21, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Removed Reference https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-0618 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Oct. 21, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-0618 -
Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 01, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156707/SQL-Server-Reporting-Services-SSRS-ViewState-Deserialization.html Added Reference http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159216/Microsoft-SQL-Server-Reporting-Services-2016-Remote-Code-Execution.html Added Reference https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0618 -
CVE CISA KEV Update by 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725
Sep. 19, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Date Added 2024-09-18 Added Vulnerability Name Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability Added Due Date 2024-10-09 Added Required Action Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Jan. 01, 2022
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Reference Type http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156707/SQL-Server-Reporting-Services-SSRS-ViewState-Deserialization.html No Types Assigned http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156707/SQL-Server-Reporting-Services-SSRS-ViewState-Deserialization.html Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Changed Reference Type http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159216/Microsoft-SQL-Server-Reporting-Services-2016-Remote-Code-Execution.html No Types Assigned http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159216/Microsoft-SQL-Server-Reporting-Services-2016-Remote-Code-Execution.html Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry -
CWE Remap by [email protected]
Jul. 21, 2021
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed CWE CWE-20 CWE-502 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Sep. 17, 2020
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159216/Microsoft-SQL-Server-Reporting-Services-2016-Remote-Code-Execution.html [No Types Assigned] -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Mar. 12, 2020
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156707/SQL-Server-Reporting-Services-SSRS-ViewState-Deserialization.html [No Types Assigned] -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Feb. 13, 2020
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V2 NIST (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P) Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Changed Reference Type https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0618 No Types Assigned https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0618 Patch, Vendor Advisory Added CWE NIST CWE-20 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2012:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2014:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2016:sp2:*:*:*:*:x64:*
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 8.8
Base CVSS Score: 6.5
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
94.25 }} -0.13%
score
0.99919
percentile