CVE-2019-0949: XSS

Published May 16, 2019

Updated

A spoofing vulnerability exists when Microsoft SharePoint Server does not properly sanitize a specially crafted web request to an affected SharePoint server, aka 'Microsoft SharePoint Spoofing Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-0950, CVE-2019-0951.

Affected Software

2 affected components

Microsoft SharePoint Foundation=2013-sp1

Microsoft SharePoint Server=2016

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0949

Event History

May 16, 2019

CVE Published

via MITRE·06:17 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·06:17 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-0949?

CVE-2019-0949 has a severity rating of important based on the potential impact of the spoofing vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0949?

To fix CVE-2019-0949, install the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected SharePoint versions.

Which versions of Microsoft SharePoint are affected by CVE-2019-0949?

CVE-2019-0949 affects Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013 SP1 and Microsoft SharePoint Server 2016.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-0949?

CVE-2019-0949 is a spoofing vulnerability that arises from improper sanitization of web requests.

Can CVE-2019-0949 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2019-0949 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted web requests to the affected SharePoint server.