CVE-2020-16941: Microsoft SharePoint Information Disclosure Vulnerability
First published: Fri Oct 16 2020(Updated: )
<p>An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Microsoft SharePoint Server improperly discloses its folder structure when rendering specific web pages. An attacker who took advantage of this information disclosure could view the folder path of scripts loaded on the page.</p> <p>To take advantage of the vulnerability, an attacker would require access to the specific SharePoint page affected by this vulnerability.</p> <p>The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how scripts are referenced on some SharePoint pages.</p>
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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-2020-16941?
CVE-2020-16941 has a severity rating of Important according to Microsoft security guidelines.
How do I fix CVE-2020-16941?
To mitigate CVE-2020-16941, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected SharePoint versions.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-16941?
CVE-2020-16941 affects Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2010 SP2, SharePoint Foundation 2013 SP1, SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016, and SharePoint Server 2019.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2020-16941?
CVE-2020-16941 is an information disclosure vulnerability that allows attackers to view the folder structure of SharePoint.
Can CVE-2020-16941 be exploited remotely?
Yes, an attacker can exploit CVE-2020-16941 remotely by accessing specific web pages on affected SharePoint servers.
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