Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Windows Remote Desktop Gateway by Microsoft
CVE-2020-0609

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Windows Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 January 2020

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 74%

What is CVE-2020-0609?

This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on a target system by sending specially crafted requests to the Windows Remote Desktop Gateway. Successful exploitation could enable the attacker to install programs, view, change or delete data, or create new accounts with full user rights, posing significant risks to the integrity and confidentiality of the affected environment. This issues affects supported versions of Windows Server, emphasizing the importance of applying necessary security updates.

Affected Version(s)

Windows Server 2019

Windows Server 2016

Windows Server 2012

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

BlueGate
Created by ly4k

BlueGate
Created by ioncodes

RDGScanner
Created by MalwareTech

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
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EPSS Score

74% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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