CVE-2020-0618
Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft SQL Server
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'.
Exploitation status
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
Listed by CISA on 18 September 2024. US federal agencies were required to remediate it by 9 October 2024. CISA records this vulnerability as known to be used in ransomware campaigns.
EPSS — exploitation probability
FIRST puts the probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days at 99%, which is higher than 99.9% of all scored vulnerabilities. EPSS is a forecast of activity, not a measure of severity, and it is rescored daily.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Frequently asked questions
Is CVE-2020-0618 being exploited by ransomware groups?
No ransomware group in this database is currently recorded as exploiting CVE-2020-0618.
What does CVE-2020-0618 affect?
CVE-2020-0618 affects Microsoft SQL Server. 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'.
How severe is CVE-2020-0618?
CVE-2020-0618 is rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8. EPSS puts the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days at 99%, higher than 99.9% of all scored vulnerabilities. It is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, with a federal remediation deadline of 9 October 2024.
How should organisations respond to CVE-2020-0618?
Apply the vendor patch for Microsoft SQL Server as the first priority, and treat any internet-facing instance as the most urgent. Because this vulnerability is associated with ransomware activity, also review whether the affected systems were reachable before patching, rather than assuming that patching alone closes the incident.