CVE-2020-1024: Microsoft SharePoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published May 12, 2020
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Updated

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft SharePoint when the software fails to check the source markup of an application package, aka 'Microsoft SharePoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1023, CVE-2020-1102.

Other sources

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft SharePoint when the software fails to check the source markup of an application package. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could run arbitrary code in the context of the SharePoint application pool and the SharePoint server farm account. Exploitation of this vulnerability requires that a user uploads a specially crafted SharePoint application package to an affected version of SharePoint. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how SharePoint checks the source markup of application packages.

Microsoft

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server=2016
Microsoft SharePoint Foundation=2013-sp1
Microsoft SharePoint Server=2019
Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016
Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch KB4484364
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch KB4484336
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch KB4484332

Event History

May 12, 2020
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Description
May 21, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:52 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-1024?

CVE-2020-1024 has a severity rating of critical according to Microsoft's vulnerability classification.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-1024?

To fix CVE-2020-1024, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected SharePoint products.

3

Which versions of Microsoft SharePoint are affected by CVE-2020-1024?

CVE-2020-1024 affects Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016, SharePoint Foundation 2013 SP1, and SharePoint Server 2019.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-1024?

CVE-2020-1024 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

5

Is CVE-2020-1024 easy to exploit?

Yes, CVE-2020-1024 can be exploited easily due to the failure to properly check source markup in application packages.

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