Is CVE-2020-0618 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2020-0618 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2020-0618 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2020-0618 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-0618?

CVE-2020-0618 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2020-0618

Published: September 18, 2024

EPSS:94.25%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.9th

Official Description

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.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2024-09-18Federal patch deadline: 2024-10-09

Required Action (CISA)

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

Risk Analysis

This deserialization vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services allows an authenticated attacker to execute code in the context of the Report Server service account. The very high EPSS score of 0.94252 indicates a strong likelihood of exploitation, and its inclusion in the KEV confirms it is actively exploited.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild, meaning that functional exploits are available and being used by threat actors. While authentication is required, it is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Apply all available security updates for Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services. Ensure that the Report Server service account operates with the principle of least privilege.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-0618 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2020-0618 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.