Vulnerability Description
<p>A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (on-premises) when the server fails to properly sanitize web requests to an affected Dynamics server. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could run arbitrary code in the context of the SQL service account. An authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted request to a vulnerable Dynamics server. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Microsoft Dynamics 365 (on-premises) validates and sanitizes user input.</p>
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Dynamics 365 | 9.0 |
References
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1686PatchVendor Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1686PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-16860?
CVE-2020-16860 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). <p>A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (on-premises) when the server fails to properly sanitize web requests to an affected Dynamics server. An attacker who successf...
How severe is CVE-2020-16860?
CVE-2020-16860 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-16860?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Dynamics 365.