CVE-2020-1298: XSS

Published Jun 9, 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.

Affected Software

4 affected components

Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server=2016

Microsoft SharePoint Foundation=2010-sp2

Microsoft SharePoint Foundation=2013-sp1

Microsoft SharePoint Server=2019

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1298

Event History

Jun 9, 2020

CVE Published

via MITRE·07:43 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·07:43 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·08:15 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

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.