How severe is CVE-2020-11451?

CVE-2020-11451 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-11451 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-11451?

CVE-2020-11451 affects Microstrategy Microstrategy Web. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11451?

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-2020-11451 published?

CVE-2020-11451 was published on 2020-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-11451

CVE-2020-11451 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microstrategy Microstrategy Web with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Microstrategy Microstrategy Web
Published: 2020-04-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-11451?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2020-11451?: CVE-2020-11451 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-11451 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-11451?: CVE-2020-11451 affects Microstrategy Microstrategy Web. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-11451?: 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-2020-11451 published?: CVE-2020-11451 was published on 2020-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microstrategy:microstrategy_web:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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