CVE-2020-1580: Microsoft Office SharePoint XSS Vulnerability

Published Aug 17, 2020
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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-2020-1573.

Other sources

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. An authenticated attacker could exploit the vulnerability by sending a specially crafted request to an affected SharePoint server. The attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could then perform cross-site scripting attacks on affected systems and run script in the security context of the current user. The attacks could allow the attacker to read content that the attacker is not authorized to read, use the victim's identity to take actions on the SharePoint site on behalf of the user, such as change permissions and delete content, and inject malicious content in the browser of the user. The security update addresses the vulnerability by helping to ensure that SharePoint Server properly sanitizes web requests.

NVD

Affected Software

5 affected components
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

Aug 17, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:13 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:13 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-1580?

CVE-2020-1580 is a cross-site-scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint Server that occurs when specially crafted web requests are not properly sanitized.

2

How does the CVE-2020-1580 vulnerability affect Microsoft SharePoint Server?

The CVE-2020-1580 vulnerability affects various versions of Microsoft SharePoint Server, including 2013 SP1, 2016, and 2019, as well as SharePoint Foundation 2013 SP1 and SharePoint Server 2010 SP2.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-1580?

The severity of CVE-2020-1580 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.

4

How can I fix the CVE-2020-1580 vulnerability?

To fix the CVE-2020-1580 vulnerability, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected SharePoint Server versions.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-1580?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-1580 on the Microsoft Security Response Center's advisory page: https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1580

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