CVE-2020-1523: Microsoft SharePoint Server Tampering Vulnerability
First published: Fri Sep 11 2020(Updated: )
<p>A tampering vulnerability exists when Microsoft SharePoint Server fails to properly handle profile data. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could modify a targeted user's profile data.</p> <p>To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker would need to be authenticated on an affected SharePoint Server. The attacker would then need to send a specially modified request to the server, targeting a specific user.</p> <p>The security update addresses the vulnerability by modifying how Microsoft SharePoint Server handles profile data.</p>
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 | =2019 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-1523?
CVE-2020-1523 has been classified as a Critical severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1523?
To fix CVE-2020-1523, apply the latest security updates released by Microsoft for SharePoint Server 2019.
What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2020-1523?
Exploiting CVE-2020-1523 could allow an attacker to modify a targeted user's profile data on Microsoft SharePoint Server.
Which versions of Microsoft SharePoint Server are affected by CVE-2020-1523?
CVE-2020-1523 affects Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2020-1523?
Yes, an attacker would need to be authenticated to exploit CVE-2020-1523.
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