Findings

CVE-2020-0618

Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Feb 11, 2020 · updated Aug 14, 2026 · microsoft sql server

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.

Timeline

Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.

  1. Feb 11, 2020 · Catalog

    Detected

    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.

  2. Sep 18, 2024 · CISA KEV

    Known exploited

    Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

  3. Oct 9, 2024 · CISA KEV

    Remediation due

    Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

  4. Aug 14, 2026 · Catalog

    Updated

    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.

Required action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

CISA due date Oct 9, 2024

Affected

  • cpe microsoft/sql server2012
  • cpe microsoft/sql server2014
  • cpe microsoft/sql server2016
  • vendor Microsoft SQL Serverversion unspecified

Sources

  • CISA KEVCVE-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.gov
  • CVE.orgCVE-2020-0618

    Official CVE identifier

    cve.org
  • FIRST EPSSCVE-2020-0618

    30-day exploitation probability 99.0%

    first.org
  • Public archive entry. The exploit body is not stored here.

    exploit-db.com
  • Metasploit Modulesexploit_windows/http/ssrs_navcorrector_viewstate

    Public module reference (excellent). Module source is not copied into this catalog.

    rapid7.com
  • NIST NVDCVE-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'.

    nvd.nist.gov
  • Packet Storm Securityhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156707/SQL-Server-Reporting-Services-SSRS-ViewState-Deserialization.html

    Packet Storm link already published on the finding.

    packetstormsecurity.com
  • Packet Storm Securityhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159216/Microsoft-SQL-Server-Reporting-Services-2016-Remote-Code-Execution.html

    Packet Storm link already published on the finding.

    packetstormsecurity.com

References

CVE-2020-0618 · ZeroDay Findings