What is the severity of CVE-2017-0255?

CVE-2017-0255 has a severity rating of important due to its potential for elevation of privilege.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0255?

To fix CVE-2017-0255, ensure that all available security updates for Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013 SP1 are applied.

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2017-0255?

CVE-2017-0255 can be exploited through specially crafted web requests that bypass security mechanisms.

Which software is affected by CVE-2017-0255?

CVE-2017-0255 specifically affects Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013 SP1.

Can CVE-2017-0255 allow unauthorized access?

Yes, CVE-2017-0255 can allow an attacker to escalate privileges and gain unauthorized access to sensitive data.

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CVE-2017-0255

medium

5.4

CWE

12/5/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-0255: XSS

First published: Fri May 12 2017(Updated: )

Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013 SP1 allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability when it does not properly sanitize a specially crafted web request, aka "Microsoft SharePoint XSS Vulnerability".

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

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

Remedy

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0255

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0255?
CVE-2017-0255 has a severity rating of important due to its potential for elevation of privilege.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0255?
To fix CVE-2017-0255, ensure that all available security updates for Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013 SP1 are applied.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2017-0255?
CVE-2017-0255 can be exploited through specially crafted web requests that bypass security mechanisms.
Which software is affected by CVE-2017-0255?
CVE-2017-0255 specifically affects Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013 SP1.
Can CVE-2017-0255 allow unauthorized access?
Yes, CVE-2017-0255 can allow an attacker to escalate privileges and gain unauthorized access to sensitive data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0255?
CVE-2017-0255 has a severity rating of important due to its potential for elevation of privilege.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0255?
To fix CVE-2017-0255, ensure that all available security updates for Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013 SP1 are applied.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2017-0255?
CVE-2017-0255 can be exploited through specially crafted web requests that bypass security mechanisms.
Which software is affected by CVE-2017-0255?
CVE-2017-0255 specifically affects Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013 SP1.
Can CVE-2017-0255 allow unauthorized access?
Yes, CVE-2017-0255 can allow an attacker to escalate privileges and gain unauthorized access to sensitive data.