CVE-2020-16860: Microsoft Dynamics 365 (on-premises) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First published: Fri Sep 11 2020(Updated: )
<p>A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (on-premises) when the server fails to properly sanitize web requests to an affected Dynamics server. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could run arbitrary code in the context of the SQL service account. An authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted request to a vulnerable Dynamics server. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Microsoft Dynamics 365 (on-premises) validates and sanitizes user input.</p>
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| =9.0 | ||
| Microsoft Dynamics 365 | =9.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-16860?
CVE-2020-16860 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (on-premises) when the server fails to properly sanitize web requests to an affected Dynamics server.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-16860?
CVE-2020-16860 has a severity value of 8.8, which is considered high.
How does CVE-2020-16860 affect Microsoft Dynamics 365?
CVE-2020-16860 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected Dynamics server.
Which version of Microsoft Dynamics 365 is affected by CVE-2020-16860?
Version 9.0 of Microsoft Dynamics 365 is affected by CVE-2020-16860.
How can I fix CVE-2020-16860?
To fix CVE-2020-16860, install the necessary security updates provided by Microsoft.
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