CVE-2020-0872

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Application Inspector version v1.0.23 or earlier when the tool reflects example code snippets from third-party source files into its HTML output, aka 'Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Application Inspector'.

Category

9.6
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 4.01% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Application Inspector
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0872 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-0872?
CVE-2020-0872 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-0872?
To fix CVE-2020-0872, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-0872 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-0872 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~4% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-0872?
CVE-2020-0872 affects Microsoft Application Inspector.
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