CVE-2020-17118 Microsoft SharePoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Attackers can execute arbitrary code on Microsoft SharePoint servers, requiring immediate patching by administrators.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-17118?
CVE-2020-17118 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Microsoft Sharepoint Foundation, published on 9 Dec 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Microsoft SharePoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-17118?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microsoft Sharepoint Foundation, Microsoft Sharepoint Server.
How do I fix CVE-2020-17118?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-17118 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2020-17118 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-17118 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-9p83-qxxf-6fm5.