What is the severity of CVE-2015-6117?

CVE-2015-6117 has a CVSS score of 6.0, indicating a medium severity vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6117?

To fix CVE-2015-6117, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for SharePoint Server 2013 SP1 and SharePoint Foundation 2013 SP1.

Who is affected by CVE-2015-6117?

CVE-2015-6117 affects remote authenticated users of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 SP1 and SharePoint Foundation 2013 SP1.

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2015-6117?

CVE-2015-6117 is associated with cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks due to access control policy bypass.

Can CVE-2015-6117 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2015-6117 can be exploited remotely by authenticated users to conduct attacks.

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CVE-2015-6117

medium

6.1

CWE

13/1/2016

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-6117: XSS

First published: Wed Jan 13 2016(Updated: )

Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 SP1 and SharePoint Foundation 2013 SP1 allow remote authenticated users to bypass intended Access Control Policy restrictions and conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by modifying a webpart, aka "Microsoft SharePoint Security Feature Bypass," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0011.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft SharePoint Foundation	=2013-sp1
Microsoft SharePoint Server	=2013-sp1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-6117?
CVE-2015-6117 has a CVSS score of 6.0, indicating a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6117?
To fix CVE-2015-6117, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for SharePoint Server 2013 SP1 and SharePoint Foundation 2013 SP1.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-6117?
CVE-2015-6117 affects remote authenticated users of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 SP1 and SharePoint Foundation 2013 SP1.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2015-6117?
CVE-2015-6117 is associated with cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks due to access control policy bypass.
Can CVE-2015-6117 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-6117 can be exploited remotely by authenticated users to conduct attacks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-6117?
CVE-2015-6117 has a CVSS score of 6.0, indicating a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6117?
To fix CVE-2015-6117, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for SharePoint Server 2013 SP1 and SharePoint Foundation 2013 SP1.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-6117?
CVE-2015-6117 affects remote authenticated users of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 SP1 and SharePoint Foundation 2013 SP1.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2015-6117?
CVE-2015-6117 is associated with cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks due to access control policy bypass.
Can CVE-2015-6117 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-6117 can be exploited remotely by authenticated users to conduct attacks.