CVE-2020-0954: XSS

Published Apr 15, 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-2020-0923, CVE-2020-0924, CVE-2020-0925, CVE-2020-0926, CVE-2020-0927, CVE-2020-0930, CVE-2020-0933, CVE-2020-0973, CVE-2020-0978.

Affected Software

3 affected components

Microsoft Project Server=2013-sp1

Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server=2016

Microsoft SharePoint Server=2019

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0954

Event History

Apr 15, 2020

CVE Published

via MITRE·03:13 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·03:13 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·03:15 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-0954?

CVE-2020-0954 has a severity rating of Important, indicating a significant risk to affected systems.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0954?

To fix CVE-2020-0954, apply the relevant security patches provided by Microsoft for affected SharePoint and Project Server versions.

Which software is affected by CVE-2020-0954?

CVE-2020-0954 affects Microsoft Project Server 2013 SP1, Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016, and Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-0954?

CVE-2020-0954 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that occurs due to improper sanitization of web requests.

Can CVE-2020-0954 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-0954 can be exploited remotely by an attacker through specially crafted web requests to an affected server.