Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2020-0618)
Severity: high · Patch status: patched · Since 2024-09-18 · CVE-2020-0618
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. CISA added CVE-2020-0618 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on Sep 18, 2024, which means attackers are exploiting it in the wild. CISA reports known use in ransomware campaigns.
What to do
- Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- US federal agencies must remediate by Oct 9, 2024 (BOD 22-01); treat that as the outer limit.
Sources
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