Vulnerability identifier: #VU9314

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-11876

CWE-ID: CWE-79

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Project Server
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to perform CSRF attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper management of user sessions by Microsoft Project Server. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link typically by way of an enticement in an email or Instant Messenger message and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in privilege escalation.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Project Server: 2013 Service Pack 1

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11876

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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.