Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2020-0618?

Affected: SQL Server (Microsoft) versions 2012-sp4, 2014-sp3, 2016-sp2, >= 2012 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 4 (QFE); Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 for 32-bit Systems (CU) versions >= unspecified; Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 for 32-bit Systems (GDR) versions >= unspecified, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2020-0618 being exploited in the wild?

It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jun 5, 2023 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns.

Is CVE-2020-0618 in the CISA KEV catalog?

Yes. It was added on Sep 18, 2024 with a federal remediation due date of Oct 9, 2024.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2020-0618?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2020-0618?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2020-0618 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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CVE-2020-0618

HighExploitedPublic exploit

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'.

Published Feb 11, 2020 · Updated Aug 15, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2020-0618 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting SQL Server (Microsoft), Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 for 32-bit Systems (CU), Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 for 32-bit Systems (GDR) and 3 more products.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jun 5, 2023 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 99% 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

8.8

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

99%

Higher than 99.9% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

4 catalog listings, used by ransomware

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

Catalog	Added	Remediation due	Ransomware use
CISA KEV	Sep 18, 2024	Oct 9, 2024	Known
Industry KEV feed	Jun 5, 2023	Oct 9, 2024	Known
CIRCL KEV	Sep 18, 2024	Oct 9, 2024	Not reported
ENISA EUVD	Sep 18, 2024	n/a	Not reported

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

Affected Products

9 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
SQL ServerMicrosoft	2012-sp4, 2014-sp3, 2016-sp2, >= 2012 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 4 (QFE)	n/a
Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 for 32-bit Systems (CU)	>= unspecified	n/a
Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 for 32-bit Systems (GDR)	>= unspecified	n/a
Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 for x64-based Systems (CU)	>= unspecified	n/a
Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 for x64-based Systems (GDR)	>= unspecified	n/a

1 more affected products in the full CVE brief

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Feb 11, 2020
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jun 5, 2023
Added to CISA KEV
Sep 18, 2024
Added to CIRCL KEV
Sep 18, 2024
Added to ENISA EUVD
Sep 18, 2024
Last updated
Aug 15, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data

References

11 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

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'.
Affected: SQL Server (Microsoft) versions 2012-sp4, 2014-sp3, 2016-sp2, >= 2012 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 4 (QFE); Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 for 32-bit Systems (CU) versions >= unspecified; Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 for 32-bit Systems (GDR) versions >= unspecified, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jun 5, 2023 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns.
Yes. It was added on Sep 18, 2024 with a federal remediation due date of Oct 9, 2024.
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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