ID:7071 - Exploit for XML injection in Microsoft products - CVE-2020-1147

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:7071 - Exploit for XML injection in Microsoft products - CVE-2020-1147

ID:7071 - Exploit for XML injection in Microsoft products - CVE-2020-1147

Published: November 25, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU29836
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1147
CWE-ID: CWE-91
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft SharePoint Server
Visual Studio
ASP.NET Core MVC
Microsoft .NET Core
Microsoft .NET Framework

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when processing XML data in .NET Framework, Microsoft SharePoint, and Visual Studio. A remote unauthenticated attacker can pass specially crafted XML data to the application and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.