Input validation error in Microsoft SharePoint Server - CVE-2020-1024
Published: May 12, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU27726
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1024
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft SharePoint Server
Microsoft SharePoint Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists in Microsoft SharePoint when the software fails to check the source markup of an application package. A remote authenticated attacker can upload a specially crafted SharePoint application package and execute arbitrary code in the context of the SharePoint application pool and the SharePoint server farm account.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.