CVE-2020-1101: Microsoft Office SharePoint XSS Vulnerability

Published May 12, 2020
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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-2020-1099, CVE-2020-1100, CVE-2020-1106.

Other sources

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. An authenticated attacker could exploit the vulnerability by sending a specially crafted request to an affected SharePoint server. The attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could then perform cross-site scripting attacks on affected systems and run script in the security context of the current user. The attacks could allow the attacker to read content that the attacker is not authorized to read, use the victim's identity to take actions on the SharePoint site on behalf of the user, such as change permissions and delete content, and inject malicious content in the browser of the user. The security update addresses the vulnerability by helping to ensure that SharePoint Server properly sanitizes web requests.

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 KB4484336
  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 KB4484332

Event History

May 12, 2020
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Description
May 21, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:53 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-1101?

CVE-2020-1101 has a CVSS base score of 6.1, indicating a medium severity level.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-1101?

To fix CVE-2020-1101, ensure that you apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected SharePoint versions.

3

Which versions of SharePoint are affected by CVE-2020-1101?

CVE-2020-1101 affects Microsoft SharePoint Server 2016, SharePoint Foundation 2013 SP1, and SharePoint Server 2019.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-1101?

CVE-2020-1101 is classified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

How can CVE-2020-1101 impact users?

CVE-2020-1101 may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the user's session, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data exposure.

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