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CVE-2020-11453

CWE-918Published: April 2, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Microstrategy Web 10.4 is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery in the Test Web Service functionality exposed through the path /MicroStrategyWS/. The functionality requires no authentication and, while it is not possible to pass parameters in the SSRF request, it is still possible to exploit it to conduct port scanning. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to enumerate the resources allocated in the network (IP addresses and services exposed). NOTE: MicroStrategy is unable to reproduce the issue reported in any version of its product

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-11453 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionNone

ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityLow

IntegrityNone

AvailabilityNone

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

microstrategy1 product(s)

microstrategy web

Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time

Offensive Security exploit database

GitHub PoC Search

Community PoC repositories

Rapid7 / Metasploit

Metasploit module search

Security advisories & exploits

Official NIST entry

CVE Program entry

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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://community.microstrategy.com/s/article/Web-Services-Security-Vulnerability

PATCHhttps://community.microstrategy.com/s/article/Web-Services-Security-Vulnerability

ADVISORYhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157068/MicroStrategy-Intelligence-Server-And-Web-10.4-XSS-Disclosure-SSRF-Code-Execution.html

ADVISORYhttps://www.redtimmy.com/web-application-hacking/another-ssrf-another-rce-the-microstrategy-case/

ADVISORYhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157068/MicroStrategy-Intelligence-Server-And-Web-10.4-XSS-Disclosure-SSRF-Code-Execution.html

ADVISORYhttps://www.redtimmy.com/web-application-hacking/another-ssrf-another-rce-the-microstrategy-case/

All References (8)

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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157068/MicroStrategy-Intelligence-Server-And-Web-10.4-XSS-Disclosure-SSRF-Code-Execution.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Apr/1

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https://community.microstrategy.com/s/article/Web-Services-Security-VulnerabilityPatch · Vendor Advisory

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https://www.redtimmy.com/web-application-hacking/another-ssrf-another-rce-the-microstrategy-case/Exploit · Third Party Advisory

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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157068/MicroStrategy-Intelligence-Server-And-Web-10.4-XSS-Disclosure-SSRF-Code-Execution.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Apr/1

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https://community.microstrategy.com/s/article/Web-Services-Security-VulnerabilityPatch · Vendor Advisory

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https://www.redtimmy.com/web-application-hacking/another-ssrf-another-rce-the-microstrategy-case/Exploit · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2020-11453

CVSS Score5.3 / 10

SeverityMEDIUM

WeaknessCWE-918

CISA KEVNo

Affected1 vendor(s)

PublishedApr 2, 2020

Related CVEs (CWE-918)

Recommended Actions

→Apply vendor patches immediately
→Monitor CVE-2020-11453 in threat intel feeds
→Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts

Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.

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