CVE-2020-1439: Microsoft SharePoint Scorecards Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jul 14, 2020
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Updated

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in PerformancePoint Services for SharePoint Server when the software fails to check the source markup of XML file input, aka 'PerformancePoint Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.

Other sources

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Microsoft SharePoint Server. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of controls in the Microsoft.PerformancePoint.Scorecards.Client module. Instantiating the ExcelDataSet control can trigger the deserialization of untrusted data. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the SharePoint web server process.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Microsoft SharePoint
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server=2013-sp1
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server=2016
Microsoft SharePoint Foundation=2013-sp1
Microsoft SharePoint Server=2010-sp2
Microsoft SharePoint Server=2019

Event History

Jul 14, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:54 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Feb 22, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·03:03 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-1439?

CVE-2020-1439 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Microsoft SharePoint Server.

2

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2020-1439?

Yes, authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-1439?

CVE-2020-1439 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-1439?

CVE-2020-1439 affects Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2013 SP1, SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016, SharePoint Foundation 2013 SP1, SharePoint Server 2010 SP2, and SharePoint Server 2019.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-1439?

To fix CVE-2020-1439, apply the necessary security updates provided by Microsoft.

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