Known exploited vulnerability
CVE-2020-0618
The short answer
CVE-2020-0618 affects Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server and is rated high (CVSS 8.8). CISA added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2024-09-18: attackers are using it, so patch it first. The vendor has linked a patch.
What it is
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'.
Weakness: CWE-502.
Severity
8.8 high
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploited (CISA KEV)
Yes, since Sep 18, 2024
Federal due date Oct 9, 2024
EPSS, next 30 days
99%
Higher than 100% of scored CVEs
How it can be exploited
- Attack vector
- Network
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality impact
- High
- Integrity impact
- High
- Availability impact
- High
What CISA says to do
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected products
Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 for x64-based Systems (GDR), Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 for x64-based Systems (CU), Microsoft SQL Server 2016 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (GDR), Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 for 32-bit Systems (GDR), Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 for 32-bit Systems (CU). NVD's record lists the exact affected versions.
References
- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0618 PatchVendor Advisory
- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0618 PatchVendor Advisory
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-0618 US Government Resource
Questions
Is CVE-2020-0618 being exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2020-0618 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2024-09-18, with a federal remediation due date of 2024-10-09. CISA lists it as used in ransomware campaigns.
How do I fix CVE-2020-0618?
CISA's required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
From NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and OSV.dev, checked . Status on NVD: Analyzed. The description is NVD's text, quoted as published.
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