CVE-2020-1105: Microsoft SharePoint Spoofing Vulnerability

Published May 12, 2020
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Updated

A spoofing vulnerability exists when Microsoft SharePoint Server does not properly sanitize a specially crafted web request to an affected SharePoint server, aka 'Microsoft SharePoint Spoofing Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1104, CVE-2020-1107.

Other sources

A spoofing 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. These 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

4 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server=2016
Microsoft SharePoint Server=2013-sp1
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 KB4484364
  2. 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·10:53 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-2020-1105?

CVE-2020-1105 has a severity rating of medium, reflecting the potential for exploitation by an attacker.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-1105?

To mitigate CVE-2020-1105, ensure that you apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for SharePoint Server.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2020-1105?

CVE-2020-1105 affects Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 SP1 and Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016.

4

Can CVE-2020-1105 lead to data breaches?

Yes, CVE-2020-1105 could be leveraged by attackers to gain unauthorized access, potentially leading to data breaches.

5

What symptoms indicate an exploitation of CVE-2020-1105?

Exploitation of CVE-2020-1105 might not directly present symptoms, but unusual access patterns or unauthorized changes in SharePoint could indicate an attack.

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