Vulnerability identifier: #VU46400

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1440

CWE-ID: CWE-20

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 compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the Microsoft SharePoint Server fails to properly handle profile data. A remote authenticated attacker can send a specially modified request to the server and modify a targeted user's profile data.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft SharePoint Server: 2010 - 2019

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1440

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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.