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CVE-2020-1499: Microsoft SharePoint Spoofing Vulnerability

First published: Mon Aug 17 2020(Updated: )

A spoofing vulnerability exists when Microsoft SharePoint Server does not properly sanitize a specially crafted web request to an affected SharePoint server, aka 'Microsoft SharePoint Spoofing Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1500, CVE-2020-1501.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-1499?

    CVE-2020-1499 has a severity rating of important, indicating a significant risk to affected systems.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-1499?

    To remediate CVE-2020-1499, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected SharePoint versions.

  • What versions of SharePoint are affected by CVE-2020-1499?

    CVE-2020-1499 affects Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2013 SP1, SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016, SharePoint Foundation 2010 SP2, SharePoint Foundation 2013 SP1, and SharePoint Server 2019.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-1499?

    CVE-2020-1499 is a spoofing vulnerability that allows an attacker to trick users into believing they are interacting with a trusted source.

  • What can happen if CVE-2020-1499 is exploited?

    If exploited, CVE-2020-1499 could allow an attacker to impersonate a legitimate user or service, leading to unauthorized access.

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