CVE-2020-11453

Name: CVE-2020-11453
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-02T16:15:14.683+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 2.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-11453 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Microstrategy Web 10.4 is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery in the Test Web Service functionality exposed through the path /MicroStrategyWS/. The functionality requires no authentication and, while it is not possible to pass parameters in the SSRF request, it is still possible to exploit it to conduct port scanning. EPSS estimates a 2.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microstrategy Web 10.4 is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery in the Test Web Service functionality exposed through the path /MicroStrategyWS/. The functionality requires no authentication and, while it is not possible to pass parameters in the SSRF request, it is still possible to exploit it to conduct port scanning. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to enumerate the resources allocated in the network (IP addresses and services exposed). NOTE: MicroStrategy is unable to reproduce the issue reported in any version of its product

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.73%

84.2th 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-2020-11453?

How severe is CVE-2020-11453?

CVE-2020-11453 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11453?

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