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
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Sharepoint Server | 2019 |
References
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1523PatchVendor Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1523PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-1523?
CVE-2020-1523 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.9 (HIGH). <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-2020-1523?
CVE-2020-1523 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-1523?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Sharepoint Server.