First published: Fri Sep 11 2020(Updated: )
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft SharePoint Server when it fails to properly identify and filter unsafe ASP.Net web controls, aka 'Microsoft SharePoint Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016 | =2013-sp1 | |
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016 | =2016 | |
Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013 | =2010-sp2 | |
Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013 | =2013-sp1 | |
Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 | =2019 |
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CVE-2020-1460 has a critical severity rating, indicating a high potential risk of remote code execution.
To fix CVE-2020-1460, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected SharePoint versions.
CVE-2020-1460 affects Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2013 SP1, 2016, Foundation 2010 SP2, Foundation 2013 SP1, and SharePoint Server 2019.
CVE-2020-1460 can be exploited to perform remote code execution attacks, allowing an attacker to gain control over the affected system.
While the best mitigation for CVE-2020-1460 is to apply the security update, administrators should implement strict access controls and monitor for unusual activities as interim measures.