CVE-2020-11451: The Upload Visualization plugin in the Microstrategy Web 10.4 admin panel allows an administrator to upload a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-11451?

microstrategy web: upgrade to newer than 10.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-11451 being exploited?

CVE-2020-11451 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2020-11451 affect?

CVE-2020-11451 affects microstrategy web. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). 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

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-11451?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2020-11451 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting microstrategy web. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.7% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2020-04-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: microstrategy

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-04-02 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:50 UTCUpdated Record last modified

microstrategy microstrategy web UPGRADE

Affected: <= 10.4

Fixed in: newer than 10.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy microstrategy-web || rpm -q microstrategy-web || microstrategy-web --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 10.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade microstrategy-web

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade microstrategy-web

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-11451?

microstrategy web: upgrade to newer than 10.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-11451 being exploited?

CVE-2020-11451 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2020-11451 affect?

CVE-2020-11451 affects microstrategy web. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). 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

How urgent is CVE-2020-11451?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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