CVE-2020-0609
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitA remote code execution vulnerability exists in Windows Remote Desktop Gateway (RD Gateway) when an unauthenticated attacker connects to the target system using RDP and sends specially crafted requests, aka 'Windows Remote Desktop Gateway (RD Gateway) Remote Code Execution…
Published Jan 14, 2020 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2020-0609 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Windows Server 2012 (Microsoft), Windows Server 2016 (Microsoft), Windows Server 2019 (Microsoft) and 1 more product.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jan 14, 2020 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
78%
Higher than 99.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing, used by ransomware
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Windows Remote Desktop Gateway (RD Gateway) when an unauthenticated attacker connects to the target system using RDP and sends specially crafted requests, aka 'Windows Remote Desktop Gateway (RD Gateway) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0610.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Jan 14, 2020 | n/a | Known |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
5 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Windows Server 2012Microsoft | r2 | n/a |
| Windows Server 2016Microsoft | See advisory | n/a |
| Windows Server 2019Microsoft | See advisory | n/a |
| Windows Server | >= 2019 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 14, 2020
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jan 14, 2020
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
References
- patchhttps://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0609
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Windows Remote Desktop Gateway (RD Gateway) when an unauthenticated attacker connects to the target system using RDP and sends specially crafted requests, aka 'Windows Remote Desktop Gateway (RD Gateway) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.
Affected: Windows Server 2012 (Microsoft) versions r2; Windows Server 2016 (Microsoft); Windows Server 2019 (Microsoft), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jan 14, 2020 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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