#VU47572 Input validation error in Microsoft SharePoint Server - CVE-2020-16952

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#VU47572 Input validation error in Microsoft SharePoint Server - CVE-2020-16952

Published: October 13, 2020 / Updated: April 29, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU47572
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16952
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft SharePoint Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to the Microsoft SharePoint fails to check the source markup of an application package. A remote attacker can upload a specially crafted SharePoint application package and execute arbitrary code on the system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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