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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2020-1102
CVE-2020-1102:
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Overview
A remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2020-1102) exists in Microsoft SharePoint when the software fails to check the source markup of an application package. This vulnerability affects Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016 and SharePoint Server 2019 (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) (NVD).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the SharePoint application pool and SharePoint server farm account. The attack requires authentication and the ability to upload application packages to the SharePoint server (NVD).
Exploitability
The vulnerability requires a low attack complexity and low privileges to exploit, with no user interaction needed. The attack vector is network-accessible (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Users should apply the appropriate security updates for SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016 and SharePoint Server 2019 (Microsoft Support).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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