CVE-2020-1318: 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-2020-1298, CVE-2020-1320.

Affected Software

5 affected components

Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server=2013-sp1

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-2020-1318

Event History

Jun 9, 2020

CVE Published

via MITRE·07:44 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·07:44 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·08:15 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-1318?

CVE-2020-1318 has a severity rating of important according to Microsoft's classification.

What versions of SharePoint are affected by CVE-2020-1318?

CVE-2020-1318 affects Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2013 SP1, 2016, SharePoint Foundation 2010 SP2, SharePoint Foundation 2013 SP1, and SharePoint Server 2019.

How do I fix CVE-2020-1318?

To mitigate CVE-2020-1318, ensure that all affected versions of SharePoint are updated with the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.

What is the type of vulnerability for CVE-2020-1318?

CVE-2020-1318 is identified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

Can CVE-2020-1318 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-1318 can be exploited remotely if an attacker submits a specially crafted web request to an affected SharePoint server.