CVE-2019-1032: Microsoft Office SharePoint XSS Vulnerability
A cross-site-scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists when Microsoft SharePoint Server does not properly sanitize a specially crafted web request to an affected SharePoint server, aka 'Microsoft Office SharePoint XSS Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-1031, CVE-2019-1033, CVE-2019-1036.
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A cross-site-scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists when Microsoft SharePoint Server does not properly sanitize a specially crafted web request to an affected SharePoint server. An authenticated attacker could exploit the vulnerability by sending a specially crafted request to an affected SharePoint server. The attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could then perform cross-site scripting attacks on affected systems and run script in the security context of the current user. The attacks could allow the attacker to read content that the attacker is not authorized to read, use the victim's identity to take actions on the SharePoint site on behalf of the user, such as change permissions and delete content, and inject malicious content in the browser of the user. The security update addresses the vulnerability by helping to ensure that SharePoint Server properly sanitizes web requests.
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What is the severity of CVE-2019-1032?
CVE-2019-1032 is considered a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of user sessions.
How can I mitigate CVE-2019-1032?
You can mitigate CVE-2019-1032 by applying the available patches from Microsoft for SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016 and SharePoint Server 2019.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-1032?
CVE-2019-1032 affects Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016 and Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019.
Who can exploit the CVE-2019-1032 vulnerability?
CVE-2019-1032 can be exploited by authenticated attackers who can send specially crafted web requests to the affected SharePoint servers.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-1032?
CVE-2019-1032 is classified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.