Deserialization in Microsoft SQL Server
CVE-2020-0618
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'.
Vulnerability class: Insecure Deserialization
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.990 (99.9th percentile), scored .
Very high probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — among the top 0.1% most-likely-to-be-exploited CVEs. 100th percentile — 99.9% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.990 · newest: 0.990 · change: +0.000
Affected products
- Microsoft SQL Server — versions 2012 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)
- Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 For 32-Bit Systems (Cu) — versions unspecified
- Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 For 32-Bit Systems (Gdr) — versions unspecified
- Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 For X64-Based Systems (Cu) — versions unspecified
- Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 For X64-Based Systems (Gdr) — versions unspecified
- Microsoft SQL Server 2016 For X64-Based Systems Service Pack 2 (Gdr) — versions unspecified
- Microsoft SQL Server — versions 2012, 2014, 2016
Weakness classification (CWE)
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on . CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.
BOD 22-01 due date: .
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Known ransomware campaign use: yes.
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0618 (Patch, Vendor Advisory)
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/156707/SQL-Server-Reporting-Services-SSRS-ViewSta… (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory)
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/159216/Microsoft-SQL-Server-Reporting-Services-20… (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory)
- 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (US Government Resource)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-0618?
- CVE-2020-0618 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server, classified under Deserialization of Untrusted Data. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2020-02-11.
- How severe is CVE-2020-0618?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2020-0618 known to be exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2020-0618 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2024-09-18), indicating it is being actively exploited. 82 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.