CVE-2020-16860 : What You Need to Know

Microsoft Dynamics 365 (on-premises) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability was published on September 11, 2020, with a CVSS base score of 6.8.

Understanding CVE-2020-16860

A remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (on-premises) allows attackers to run arbitrary code in the context of the SQL service account.

What is CVE-2020-16860?

The vulnerability arises from improper sanitization of web requests to the affected Dynamics server, enabling attackers to execute code.

The Impact of CVE-2020-16860

Exploitation could lead to unauthorized code execution by sending crafted requests to the vulnerable server.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-16860

Vulnerability Description

The flaw in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (on-premises) allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by manipulating web requests.

Affected Systems and Versions

Vendor: Microsoft
Product: Microsoft Dynamics 365 (on-premises) version 9.0
Affected Version: 9.0.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers exploit the vulnerability by sending specially crafted requests to the vulnerable Dynamics server.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the security update provided by Microsoft to address the vulnerability.
Monitor for any unauthorized access or unusual activities on the Dynamics server.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch Microsoft Dynamics 365 to prevent future vulnerabilities.
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks.
Conduct security training for staff to recognize and report suspicious activities.

Patching and Updates

Microsoft has released a security update to fix the vulnerability in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (on-premises).