# CVE-2020-0618: A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services when it incorrectly handles page requests, aka 'Micr

- Severity: CVSS 9.8 (Critical), NVD
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): yes, added 2024-09-18, remediation due 2024-10-09
- Published: 2020-02-11 · Updated: 2026-08-15

## Summary

Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services is affected by this vulnerability. An attacker who exploits it could run arbitrary code remotely on the affected server.

Model-written summary (anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5). Verify details against the original sources.

## Affected

- Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server: 2012 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 4 (QFE), 2012 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 4 (QFE), 2016 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (CU)
- Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 for x64-based Systems (GDR): version range not reported
- Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 for x64-based Systems (CU): version range not reported
- Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2016 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (GDR): version range not reported
- Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 for 32-bit Systems (GDR): version range not reported
- Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 for 32-bit Systems (CU): version range not reported

## Description

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'.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Microsoft SQL Server, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## Related

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## References

- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0618
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156707/SQL-Server-Reporting-Services-SSRS-ViewState-Deserialization.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159216/Microsoft-SQL-Server-Reporting-Services-2016-Remote-Code-Execution.html

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