CVE-2018-1014: 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-2018-1005, 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-2018-1014

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-2018-1014?

CVE-2018-1014 has been rated as important by Microsoft, indicating a significant risk of exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1014?

To fix CVE-2018-1014, apply the security update provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of SharePoint.

Which versions of SharePoint are affected by CVE-2018-1014?

CVE-2018-1014 affects Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2013 SP1 and 2016.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-1014?

CVE-2018-1014 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability, allowing attackers to gain higher access rights.

Can CVE-2018-1014 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-1014 can potentially be exploited remotely if the attacker can send a specially crafted web request to the SharePoint server.