CVE-2020-16859

Microsoft Dynamics 365 (On-Premise) Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

Description

<p>A cross site scripting vulnerability exists when Microsoft Dynamics 365 (on-premises) does not properly sanitize a specially crafted web request to an affected Dynamics server. An authenticated attacker could exploit the vulnerability by sending a specially crafted request to an affected Dynamics server.</p> <p>The attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could then perform cross-site scripting attacks on affected systems and run script in the security context of the current authenticated user. These attacks could allow the attacker to read content that the attacker is not authorized to read, use the victim's identity to take actions within Dynamics Server on behalf of the user, such as change permissions and delete content, and inject malicious content in the browser of the user.</p> <p>The security update addresses the vulnerability by helping to ensure that Dynamics Server properly sanitizes web requests.</p>

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.41%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Dynamics 365 (on-premises) version 9.0
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-16859?
CVE-2020-16859 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-16859?
To fix CVE-2020-16859, 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-2020-16859 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-16859 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-16859?
CVE-2020-16859 affects Microsoft Microsoft Dynamics 365 (on-premises) version 9.0.
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