Vulnerability identifier: #VU28832
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft SharePoint Server
Server applications /
Application servers
Vendor: Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to the Microsoft SharePoint does not properly impose security restrictions. A remote authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted request to an affected server, thereby allowing the impersonation of another SharePoint user.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Microsoft SharePoint Server: 2013 - 2019
External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1295
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.