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CVE-2020-16948: Microsoft SharePoint Information Disclosure Vulnerability

First published: Fri Oct 16 2020(Updated: )

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Microsoft SharePoint Server fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Microsoft SharePoint Information Disclosure Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-16941, CVE-2020-16942, CVE-2020-16950, CVE-2020-16953.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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-2020-16948?

    The severity of CVE-2020-16948 is rated as important by Microsoft due to its potential for information disclosure.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-16948?

    To fix CVE-2020-16948, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of SharePoint.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2020-16948?

    CVE-2020-16948 affects Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016, SharePoint Foundation 2010 SP2, SharePoint Foundation 2013 SP1, and SharePoint Server 2019.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-16948?

    CVE-2020-16948 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint.

  • Is CVE-2020-16948 exploited in the wild?

    As of now, there is no public indication that CVE-2020-16948 is actively being exploited in the wild, but it is recommended to patch as a precaution.

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