Is CVE-2020-0618 actively exploited?

Yes. KEV Intelligence tracks CVE-2020-0618 as a known exploited vulnerability. Confidence is confirmed.

What exploitation activity has KEV Intelligence observed?

KEV Intelligence has not yet recorded sensor-observed exploitation attempts for CVE-2020-0618. Our sensors continue to monitor for activity targeting this CVE.

Which versions are affected?

CVE-2020-0618 affects Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server and 5 other products. KEV Intelligence lists 8 version rows; examples include 2012 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 4 (QFE), 2012 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 4 (QFE), and 2016 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (CU).

Yes. CVE-2020-0618 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

CVE-2020-0618 Exploited in the Wild — Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 for x64-based Systems (GDR), Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 for x64-based Systems (CU), Microsoft SQL Server 2016 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (GDR), Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 for 32-bit Systems (GDR), Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 for 32-bit Systems (CU)

Decision summary

What security teams need to know first

Direct answers before the deeper technical record.

What it is

CVE-2020-0618 is an unauthenticated vulnerability affecting Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server and 5 other products. A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services when it...

Is it exploited?

Yes. KEV Intelligence tracks this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability. Confidence is confirmed.

Who is affected?

Microsoft / Microsoft SQL Server 2012 for 32-bit systems service pack 4 (qfe).

What should we do?

Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.

Overview

Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution

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'.

Vendor Product Affected Status

Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2012 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 4 (QFE) Affected

Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2012 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 4 (QFE) Affected

Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2016 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (CU) Affected

Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 for x64-based Systems (GDR) unspecified Affected

Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 for x64-based Systems (CU) unspecified Affected

Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2016 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (GDR) unspecified Affected

Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 for 32-bit Systems (GDR) unspecified Affected

Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 for 32-bit Systems (CU) unspecified Affected

Published: 11 Feb 2020
Exploitation Reported: 18 Sep 2024
Attack vector: Remote
Complexity: Low
Privileges: None
User interaction: None

CVE References

CVE Record CVE.org · CVE Record https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2020-0618
portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0618 portal.msrc.microsoft.com · CVE Record https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CV...
packetstormsecurity.com/files/156707/SQL-Server-Reporting-Services-S... packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156707/SQL-Server-Reporting-Serv...
packetstormsecurity.com/files/159216/Microsoft-SQL-Server-Reporting-... packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159216/Microsoft-SQL-Server-Repo...

Exploitation evidence

Why KEV Intelligence marks this CVE as exploited

Third-party attestation and first-party sensor observation are shown separately so teams can judge the evidence chain.

Exploited in the wild

CISA

Recorded 18 Sep 2024

Independent exploitation attestation added to the KEV Intelligence record.

Proof of concept available

GitHub

Recorded 15 Feb 2020

Public scanner or PoC coverage increases practical exploitability.

Known exploited vulnerability sources

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Source	Added
CISA First	2024-09-18 00:00 UTC
CVE	2026-08-15 04:10 UTC

Detection

Operational artifacts and observed signals

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Observed signals

Request targets: 0
User-Agents: 0

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Scanner coverage

Metasploit template detected 28 Apr 2025.

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Virtual patch status

No KEV Intelligence virtual patch is currently available. Future rules ship for ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF.

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Scanner Artifacts

Scanner and exploit-framework references linked to this CVE.

Scanner	Reference	Detected
Metasploit	https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/http/ssrs_navcorrector_viewstate.rb	28 Apr 2025
Nuclei	https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2020/CVE-2020-0618.yaml	25 Apr 2025
Nessus	https://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/133719	06 Dec 2022

Risk and context

Severity, weaknesses, and research context

CVSS v3.1

9.8 Critical

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

EPSS

99.0%

Weaknesses

Deserialization of Untrusted Data CWE-502

All CVSS Scores

CVSS v3.1 9.8 Critical

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

CVSS v2.0 6.5 Medium

AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P

Potential Proof of Concepts

These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.

Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services - Remote Code Execution

nuclei · Created Unknown

ssrs_navcorrector_viewstate

metasploit · Created Unknown

Metasploit module for CVE-2020-0618

Timeline

From disclosure to observed exploitation

15 Aug 2026
KEV confirmed by CVE

Exploitation attested by an external source
28 Apr 2025
Metasploit module available

Exploit module available
28 Apr 2025
Public PoC available

Public proof-of-concept code published
25 Apr 2025
Nuclei template available

Scanner coverage available
18 Sep 2024
Added to CISA KEV

Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
06 Dec 2022
Nessus plugin available

Scanner coverage available
11 Feb 2020
CVE published

Vulnerability disclosed publicly
04 Nov 2019
CVE ID reserved

Identifier reserved by the CNA

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Evidence confidence and provenance
First-party sensor telemetry
PoC and scanner references
Affected versions and enrichment
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{
  "cve_id": "CVE-2020-0618",
  "confidence": "Confirmed",
  "cvss_score": 9.8,
  "cvss_estimated": false,
  "epss_score": 0.99022,
  "exploit_status": {
    "exploited_in_the_wild": true,
    "active_exploitation_observed": false
  },
  "sensor_telemetry": { "attempts": 0, "sensors": 0 }
}

CVE-2020-0618

What security teams need to know first

Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution

Tags

CVE References

Why KEV Intelligence marks this CVE as exploited

Exploited in the wild

Proof of concept available

Known exploited vulnerability sources

Operational artifacts and observed signals

Observed signals

Scanner coverage

Virtual patch status

Scanner Artifacts

Severity, weaknesses, and research context

Weaknesses

All CVSS Scores

Potential Proof of Concepts

From disclosure to observed exploitation

KEV confirmed by CVE

Metasploit module available

Public PoC available

Nuclei template available

Added to CISA KEV

Nessus plugin available

CVE published

CVE ID reserved

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