CVE-2020-16942: 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-2020-16942?
CVE-2020-16942 has a severity rating that indicates it could lead to information disclosure.
How does CVE-2020-16942 exploit work?
CVE-2020-16942 exploits the improper disclosure of folder structures in Microsoft SharePoint Server when rendering specific web pages.
What versions of SharePoint are affected by CVE-2020-16942?
CVE-2020-16942 affects Microsoft SharePoint Server 2016, SharePoint Foundation 2010 SP2, SharePoint Foundation 2013 SP1, and SharePoint Server 2019.
How do I mitigate CVE-2020-16942?
To mitigate CVE-2020-16942, updating to the latest patches provided by Microsoft for the affected SharePoint versions is recommended.
Can CVE-2020-16942 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2020-16942 can potentially be exploited by an attacker remotely due to the nature of the information disclosure.
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