CVE-2020-11451

Name: CVE-2020-11451
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-02T15:15:17.593+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 2.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-11451 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. The Upload Visualization plugin in the Microstrategy Web 10.4 admin panel allows an administrator to upload a ZIP archive containing files with arbitrary extensions and data. (This is also exploitable via SSRF). EPSS estimates a 2.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Upload Visualization plugin in the Microstrategy Web 10.4 admin panel allows an administrator to upload a ZIP archive containing files with arbitrary extensions and data. (This is also exploitable via SSRF). Note: The ability to upload visualization plugins requires administrator privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.66%

83.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microstrategy	Microstrategy Web	<= 10.4

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157068/MicroStrategy-Intelligence-Server-And-Web-10.4-XSS-Disclosure-SSRF-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Apr/1
https://community.microstrategy.com/s/article/Web-Services-Security-VulnerabilityPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.redtimmy.com/web-application-hacking/another-ssrf-another-rce-the-microstrategy-case/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157068/MicroStrategy-Intelligence-Server-And-Web-10.4-XSS-Disclosure-SSRF-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Apr/1
https://community.microstrategy.com/s/article/Web-Services-Security-VulnerabilityPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.redtimmy.com/web-application-hacking/another-ssrf-another-rce-the-microstrategy-case/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 2, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-11451?

How severe is CVE-2020-11451?

CVE-2020-11451 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11451?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST