Vulnerability identifier: #VU28833

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1289

CWE-ID: CWE-451

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Microsoft SharePoint Foundation
Server applications / Application servers

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform spoofing attack.

The vulnerability exists due to the Microsoft SharePoint Server does not properly sanitize a specially crafted web request to an affected SharePoint server. A remote authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted request and spoof page content.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft SharePoint Foundation: 2010 Service Pack 2

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1289

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Q & A

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.