Microsoft SharePoint CVE-2017-0255 Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
BID:98107
Info
Microsoft SharePoint CVE-2017-0255 Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 98107 |
| Class: | Input Validation Error |
| CVE: |
CVE-2017-0255 |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | May 09 2017 12:00AM |
| Updated: | May 23 2017 04:23PM |
| Credit: | Jörn Ahrens Volkswagen CERT-VW. |
| Vulnerable: |
Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013 SP1 |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
Microsoft SharePoint CVE-2017-0255 Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
Microsoft SharePoint is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability because it fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input.
An attacker may leverage this issue to execute arbitrary script code in the browser of an unsuspecting user in the context of the affected site. This may allow the attacker to perform unauthorized actions such as reading, modifying, or deleting content on behalf of the victim on the SharePoint site.
Microsoft SharePoint is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability because it fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input.
An attacker may leverage this issue to execute arbitrary script code in the browser of an unsuspecting user in the context of the affected site. This may allow the attacker to perform unauthorized actions such as reading, modifying, or deleting content on behalf of the victim on the SharePoint site.
Exploit / POC
Microsoft SharePoint CVE-2017-0255 Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
Attackers can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting victim to follow a malicious URI.
Attackers can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting victim to follow a malicious URI.
Solution / Fix
Microsoft SharePoint CVE-2017-0255 Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.
Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.
References
Microsoft SharePoint CVE-2017-0255 Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
References:
References:
- Microsoft Homepage (Microsoft)
- Microsoft SharePoint Homepage (Microsoft)
- CVE-2017-0255 | Microsoft SharePoint XSS Vulnerability (Microsoft)