Vulnerability Description
<p>A tampering vulnerability exists when Microsoft SharePoint Server fails to properly handle profile data. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could modify a targeted user's profile data.</p> <p>To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker would need to be authenticated on an affected SharePoint Server. The attacker would then need to send a specially modified request to the server, targeting a specific user.</p> <p>The security update addresses the vulnerability by modifying how Microsoft SharePoint Server handles profile data.</p>
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Sharepoint Enterprise Server | 2013 |
| Microsoft | Sharepoint Server | 2010 |
References
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1440PatchVendor Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1440PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-1440?
CVE-2020-1440 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.3 (MEDIUM). <p>A tampering vulnerability exists when Microsoft SharePoint Server fails to properly handle profile data. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could modify a targeted user's pro...
How severe is CVE-2020-1440?
CVE-2020-1440 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-1440?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Sharepoint Enterprise Server, Microsoft Sharepoint Server.