Vulnerability identifier: #VU24028
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft SharePoint Server
Server applications /
Application servers
Microsoft SharePoint Foundation
Server applications /
Application servers
Vendor: Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request to the SharePoint Server instance and read arbitrary files on the system.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Microsoft SharePoint Server: 2016 - 2019
Microsoft SharePoint Foundation: 2010 Service Pack 2 - 2013 Service Pack 1
External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1491
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.