CVE-2020-1453

Microsoft SharePoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Description

<p>A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft SharePoint when the software fails to check the source markup of an application package. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could run arbitrary code in the context of the SharePoint application pool and the SharePoint server farm account.</p> <p>Exploitation of this vulnerability requires that a user uploads a specially crafted SharePoint application package to an affected version of SharePoint.</p> <p>The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how SharePoint checks the source markup of application packages.</p>

Category

8.6
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.49% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2013 Service Pack 1
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2010 Service Pack 2
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013 Service Pack 1
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References

Link Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1453 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-1453?
CVE-2020-1453 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-1453?
To fix CVE-2020-1453, 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-2020-1453 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-1453 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-1453?
CVE-2020-1453 affects Microsoft Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016, Microsoft Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2013 Service Pack 1, Microsoft Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019, Microsoft Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2010 Service Pack 2, Microsoft Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013 Service Pack 1.
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