CVE-2020-11450
CVE-2020-11450 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microstrategy Microstrategy Web with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 18% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 18% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microstrategy Microstrategy Web
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Microstrategy Web 10.4 exposes the JVM configuration, CPU architecture, installation folder, and other information through the URL /MicroStrategyWS/happyaxis.jsp. An attacker could use this vulnerability to learn more about the environment the application is running in. This issue has been mitigated in all versions of the product 11.0 and higher.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-11450?
- Microstrategy Web 10.4 exposes the JVM configuration, CPU architecture, installation folder, and other information through the URL /MicroStrategyWS/happyaxis.jsp. An attacker could use this vulnerability to learn more about the environment the application is running in. This issue has been mitigated in all versions of the product 11.0 and higher.
- How severe is CVE-2020-11450?
- CVE-2020-11450 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2020-11450 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-11450?
- CVE-2020-11450 affects Microstrategy Microstrategy Web. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-11450?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2020-11450 published?
- CVE-2020-11450 was published on 2020-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157068/MicroStrategy-Intelligence-Server-And-Web-10.4-XSS-Disclosure-SSRF-Code-Execution.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Apr/1
- https://community.microstrategy.com/s/article/Web-Services-Security-Vulnerability
- https://www.redtimmy.com/web-application-hacking/another-ssrf-another-rce-the-microstrategy-case/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microstrategy:microstrategy_web:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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