CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-8551: XSS

First published: Thu Jun 15 2017(Updated: )

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Microsoft SharePoint software fails to properly sanitize a specially crafted requests, aka "Microsoft SharePoint XSS vulnerability".

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Project Server=2013-sp1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-8551?

    The severity of CVE-2017-8551 is considered critical due to its potential for elevation of privilege.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-8551?

    To fix CVE-2017-8551, apply the latest security updates for Microsoft SharePoint as recommended by Microsoft.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2017-8551?

    CVE-2017-8551 affects Microsoft Project Server 2013 SP1.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-8551?

    CVE-2017-8551 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.

  • Can CVE-2017-8551 lead to data breaches?

    Yes, CVE-2017-8551 can potentially lead to data breaches by allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access.

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