CVE-2011-1893: XSS

Published Sep 15, 2011
·
Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2010, Windows SharePoint Services 2.0 and 3.0 SP2, and SharePoint Foundation 2010 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the URI, aka "SharePoint XSS Vulnerability."

Affected Software

5 affected components
Microsoft SharePoint Foundation=2010
Microsoft SharePoint Server=2010
Microsoft SharePoint Services=2.0
Microsoft SharePoint Services=3.0-sp2
Microsoft SharePoint Services=3.0-sp2

Event History

Sep 15, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-1893?

CVE-2011-1893 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for cross-site scripting exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-1893?

To fix CVE-2011-1893, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for affected SharePoint products.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2011-1893?

CVE-2011-1893 affects Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2010, SharePoint Foundation 2010, and specific versions of Windows SharePoint Services.

4

What types of attacks can be executed through CVE-2011-1893?

CVE-2011-1893 allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML, potentially leading to unauthorized actions on behalf of users.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-1893?

While no official workaround exists for CVE-2011-1893, minimizing exposure and restricting access to vulnerable SharePoint servers can help mitigate risks.

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