Exploited vulnerability · CISA KEV

Is CVE-2020-0618 exploited? Yes: in CISA KEV since 18 Sep 2024

Gociux · Microsoft SQL Server · data: CISA KEV, CVE record, FIRST EPSS

Yes. CVE-2020-0618, Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability, is being exploited in the wild. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 18 Sep 2024, 1681 days after it was published. It is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. It affects Microsoft SQL Server. If you run it, CISA's required action is: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

What it is

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.

What to do

1. Check whether you run it. Look for SQL Server in your asset inventory, including appliances and cloud images. Stack check lists every exploited Microsoft CVE at once.
2. Apply the fix. Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
3. If you can't patch today, take the affected service off the internet or restrict who can reach it, and check its logs for signs of compromise since 11 Feb 2020.
4. Get told next time. Email alerts when CISA adds a CVE for Microsoft.

Other exploited CVEs in SQL Server

• CVE-2019-1068: Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (26 Aug 2026)

References

• msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/advisory/CVE-2020-0618
• nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0618

Sources: CISA KEV (exploitation, ransomware use, required action, due date), the CVE record (publication date, CVSS, CNA), NVD and FIRST EPSS (live score). More: all KEV additions in September 2024 · Microsoft scorecard · act-now radar.