CVE-2018-8480: XSS
First published: Wed Oct 10 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-2018-8488, CVE-2018-8498, CVE-2018-8518.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-8480?
CVE-2018-8480 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint Server.
How does CVE-2018-8480 impact Microsoft SharePoint?
CVE-2018-8480 allows attackers to elevate their privileges on an affected SharePoint server.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2018-8480?
CVE-2018-8480 has a severity rating of medium.
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID associated with CVE-2018-8480?
CVE-2018-8480 is associated with CWE-79, which is the Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
How can I mitigate the risks posed by CVE-2018-8480?
To mitigate the risks, apply the necessary security updates provided by Microsoft.
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