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CVE-2020-1099:
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Overview
A cross-site-scripting (XSS) vulnerability was identified in Microsoft SharePoint Server, tracked as CVE-2020-1099. The vulnerability exists when the server fails to properly sanitize specially crafted web requests to affected SharePoint servers. This vulnerability was disclosed in May 2020 and is distinct from related vulnerabilities CVE-2020-1100, CVE-2020-1101, and CVE-2020-1106 (MITRE CVE).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue that occurs due to improper sanitization of web requests in SharePoint Server. The security update was released as part of the May 12, 2020 security updates for SharePoint Server Enterprise 2016 (Microsoft Support).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. The fix is included in security update 4484336 for SharePoint Enterprise 2016. The update can be obtained through Microsoft Update, Microsoft Update Catalog, or the Microsoft Download Center (Microsoft Support).
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