CVE-2020-1451: XSS

Published Jul 14, 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-2020-1450, CVE-2020-1456.

Affected Software

4 affected components

Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server=2013-sp1

Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server=2016

Microsoft SharePoint Server=2010-sp2

Microsoft SharePoint Server=2019

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1451

Event History

Jul 14, 2020

CVE Published

via MITRE·10:54 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·10:54 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·11:15 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-1451?

CVE-2020-1451 is rated as Important by Microsoft due to its potential impact on user data.

How do I fix CVE-2020-1451?

To fix CVE-2020-1451, apply the security updates released by Microsoft for the affected versions of SharePoint Server.

Who is affected by CVE-2020-1451?

CVE-2020-1451 affects users of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010, 2013, 2016, and 2019.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-1451?

CVE-2020-1451 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that affects Microsoft SharePoint Server.

Can CVE-2020-1451 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-1451 can potentially be exploited remotely by an attacker through a specially crafted web request.