Vulnerability Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft SharePoint Server when it fails to properly identify and filter unsafe ASP.Net web controls. An authenticated attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could use a specially crafted page to perform actions in the security context of the SharePoint application pool process. To exploit the vulnerability, an authenticated user must create and invoke a specially crafted page on an affected version of Microsoft SharePoint Server. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Microsoft SharePoint Server handles processing of created content.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Sharepoint Enterprise Server | 2016 |
| Microsoft | Sharepoint Foundation | 2013 |
| Microsoft | Sharepoint Server | 2019 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2020-1069
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5147Not Applicable
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1069PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-1069?
CVE-2020-1069 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft SharePoint Server when it fails to properly identify and filter unsafe ASP.Net web controls. An authenticated attacker who successfully exploi...
How severe is CVE-2020-1069?
CVE-2020-1069 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-1069?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Sharepoint Enterprise Server, Microsoft Sharepoint Foundation, Microsoft Sharepoint Server.