CVE-2018-1005: XSS

Published Apr 12, 2018

Updated

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Microsoft SharePoint Server does not properly sanitize a specially crafted web request to an affected SharePoint server, aka "Microsoft SharePoint Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft SharePoint. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-1014, CVE-2018-1032, CVE-2018-1034.

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-2018-1005

Event History

Apr 12, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:00 AM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1005?

CVE-2018-1005 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1005?

To mitigate CVE-2018-1005, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for affected SharePoint Server versions.

What systems are affected by CVE-2018-1005?

CVE-2018-1005 affects Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2013 SP1 and 2016.

Can CVE-2018-1005 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-1005 can be exploited by sending specially crafted web requests to an affected SharePoint server.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2018-1005?

Exploitation of CVE-2018-1005 could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the SharePoint server.