CVE-2020-0694: XSS

Published Feb 11, 2020

Updated

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-2020-0693.

Affected Software

3 affected components

Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server=2013-sp1

Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server=2016

Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server=2019

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0694

Event History

Feb 11, 2020

CVE Published

via MITRE·09:23 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·09:23 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·10:15 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-0694?

CVE-2020-0694 is rated as important in terms of severity, indicating a significant risk to affected systems.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0694?

To mitigate CVE-2020-0694, apply the appropriate security updates provided by Microsoft for affected SharePoint versions.

Which versions of SharePoint are affected by CVE-2020-0694?

CVE-2020-0694 affects Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2013 SP1, 2016, and 2019.

What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2020-0694?

CVE-2020-0694 allows attackers to execute cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks on affected SharePoint servers.

Is CVE-2020-0694 remotely exploitable?

Yes, CVE-2020-0694 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted web requests to the vulnerable SharePoint server.