What is the severity of CVE-2017-8745?

CVE-2017-8745 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8745?

To fix CVE-2017-8745, install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for SharePoint Foundation 2013 Service Pack 1.

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2017-8745?

Exploitation of CVE-2017-8745 can allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on an affected SharePoint server.

Which Microsoft product is affected by CVE-2017-8745?

CVE-2017-8745 affects Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013 Service Pack 1.

Can CVE-2017-8745 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-8745 can potentially be exploited remotely through specially crafted web requests.

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CVE-2017-8745

medium

5.4

CWE

12/9/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-8745: XSS

First published: Tue Sep 12 2017(Updated: )

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013 Service Pack 1 when it does not properly sanitize a specially crafted web request to an affected SharePoint server, aka "Microsoft SharePoint Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability".

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

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

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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8745

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8745?
CVE-2017-8745 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8745?
To fix CVE-2017-8745, install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for SharePoint Foundation 2013 Service Pack 1.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2017-8745?
Exploitation of CVE-2017-8745 can allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on an affected SharePoint server.
Which Microsoft product is affected by CVE-2017-8745?
CVE-2017-8745 affects Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013 Service Pack 1.
Can CVE-2017-8745 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-8745 can potentially be exploited remotely through specially crafted web requests.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8745?
CVE-2017-8745 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8745?
To fix CVE-2017-8745, install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for SharePoint Foundation 2013 Service Pack 1.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2017-8745?
Exploitation of CVE-2017-8745 can allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on an affected SharePoint server.
Which Microsoft product is affected by CVE-2017-8745?
CVE-2017-8745 affects Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013 Service Pack 1.
Can CVE-2017-8745 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-8745 can potentially be exploited remotely through specially crafted web requests.