CVE-2020-1069: Microsoft SharePoint Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published May 12, 2020
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Updated

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft SharePoint Server when it fails to properly identify and filter unsafe ASP.Net web controls, aka 'Microsoft SharePoint Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.

Other sources

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft SharePoint Server when it fails to properly identify and filter unsafe ASP.Net web controls. An authenticated attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could use a specially crafted page to perform actions in the security context of the SharePoint application pool process. To exploit the vulnerability, an authenticated user must create and invoke a specially crafted page on an affected version of Microsoft SharePoint Server. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Microsoft SharePoint Server handles processing of created content.

Microsoft

Affected Software

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

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 KB4484332
  2. Upgrade

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

    Patch KB4484364
  3. Upgrade

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

    Patch KB4484336

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-2020-1069?

CVE-2020-1069 has a critical severity rating, indicating it poses a significant risk to affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-1069?

To fix CVE-2020-1069, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected SharePoint products.

3

Which versions of SharePoint are affected by CVE-2020-1069?

CVE-2020-1069 affects Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016, SharePoint Foundation 2013 SP1, and SharePoint Server 2019.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-1069?

CVE-2020-1069 is a remote code execution vulnerability that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the server.

5

Can CVE-2020-1069 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-1069 can be exploited remotely without authentication, making it particularly dangerous.

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