CVE-2020-11452

Name: CVE-2020-11452
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-02T16:15:14.637+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 1.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-11452 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Microstrategy Web 10.4 includes functionality to allow users to import files or data from external resources such as URLs or databases. By providing an external URL under attacker control, it's possible to send requests to external resources (aka SSRF) or leak files from the local system using the file:// stream wrapper.. EPSS estimates a 1.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microstrategy Web 10.4 includes functionality to allow users to import files or data from external resources such as URLs or databases. By providing an external URL under attacker control, it's possible to send requests to external resources (aka SSRF) or leak files from the local system using the file:// stream wrapper.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.21%

64.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-918

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-2020-11452?

How severe is CVE-2020-11452?

CVE-2020-11452 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11452?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-11452?

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Source: NVD / NIST