CVE-2020-0973: 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-2020-0954, CVE-2020-0978.

Affected Software

4 affected components

Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server=2013-sp1

Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server=2016

Microsoft SharePoint Server=2010-sp2

Microsoft SharePoint Server=2019

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0973

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 severity level has been assigned to CVE-2020-0973?

CVE-2020-0973 has been assigned a severity level of 'Important' by Microsoft.

How can I mitigate CVE-2020-0973 vulnerabilities in SharePoint?

To mitigate CVE-2020-0973, it is recommended to apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for affected SharePoint versions.

Which versions of SharePoint are affected by CVE-2020-0973?

CVE-2020-0973 affects Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, 2016, and 2019.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-0973?

CVE-2020-0973 is classified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2020-0973?

Exploitation of CVE-2020-0973 can allow an attacker to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's session.