CVE-2020-1205 : What You Need to Know

Microsoft SharePoint Spoofing Vulnerability was published on September 11, 2020.

Understanding CVE-2020-1205

A spoofing vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint Server poses a risk of cross-site scripting attacks.

What is CVE-2020-1205?

Microsoft SharePoint Server is vulnerable to specially crafted web requests without proper sanitization.
Authenticated attackers could exploit this issue to perform cross-site scripting attacks.
The vulnerability allows unauthorized access to content and malicious code injection.

The Impact of CVE-2020-1205

Attackers can read unauthorized content, perform actions on behalf of users, and inject malicious code.
The security update resolves the issue by enhancing web request sanitization.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-1205

A closer look at the vulnerability and its implications.

Vulnerability Description

Spoofing vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint Server.
Attacker can exploit improper web request sanitization.

Affected Systems and Versions

Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016 (Version 16.0.0)
Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019 (Version 16.0.0)
Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2010 SP2 (Version 13.0.0)
Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013 SP1 (Version 15.0.0)
Platforms: x64-based Systems and Unknown

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers send specially crafted requests to vulnerable SharePoint servers to exploit the issue.

Mitigation and Prevention

Guidelines to address and prevent the CVE-2020-1205 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the security update provided by Microsoft.
Monitor for any unauthorized access or suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch SharePoint servers.
Educate users on safe browsing practices to avoid malicious content.
Implement access controls and restrictions to prevent unauthorized actions.

Patching and Updates

Keep Microsoft SharePoint Server up to date with the latest security patches.