CVE-2020-1298: XSS
First published: Tue Jun 09 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-2020-1177, CVE-2020-1183, CVE-2020-1297, CVE-2020-1318, CVE-2020-1320.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016 | =2016 | |
| Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013 | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013 | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 | =2019 | |
| =2016 | ||
| =2010-sp2 | ||
| =2013-sp1 | ||
| =2019 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-1298?
CVE-2020-1298 has a severity rating of Medium according to Microsoft's security assessments.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1298?
To mitigate CVE-2020-1298, apply the security updates released by Microsoft for the affected SharePoint versions.
Which versions of SharePoint are affected by CVE-2020-1298?
CVE-2020-1298 affects Microsoft SharePoint Server 2016, SharePoint Foundation 2010 SP2, SharePoint Foundation 2013 SP1, and SharePoint Server 2019.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-1298?
CVE-2020-1298 is classified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Can CVE-2020-1298 lead to data breaches?
Yes, if exploited, CVE-2020-1298 could allow attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the user's session.
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