CVE-2018-0947: XSS

Published Mar 14, 2018

Updated

Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013 SP1 and Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016 allow an elevation of privilege vulnerability to due how specially crafted web requests are sanitized, aka "Microsoft SharePoint Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability". This CVE is unique from CVE-2018-0909, CVE-2018-0910. CVE-2018-0911, CVE-2018-0912, CVE-2018-0913 CVE-2018-0914, CVE-2018-0915, CVE-2018-0916, CVE-2018-0917, CVE-2018-0921, CVE-2018-0923 and CVE-2018-0944.

Affected Software

2 affected components

Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server=2013-sp1

Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server=2016

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0947

Event History

Mar 14, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·05:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·05:00 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0947?

CVE-2018-0947 has a severity rating of Important due to its potential for elevation of privilege.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0947?

To fix CVE-2018-0947, ensure you apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for SharePoint Foundation 2013 SP1 and SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016.

Who is affected by CVE-2018-0947?

CVE-2018-0947 affects users of Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013 SP1 and Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016.

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2018-0947?

CVE-2018-0947 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability that arises from improper sanitization of specially crafted web requests.

Can CVE-2018-0947 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-0947 can potentially be exploited remotely by an attacker to gain elevated privileges.