CVE-2013-3179: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint Server 2007 SP3, 2010 SP1 and SP2, and 201...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2013-3179 is a cross-site scripting issue in Microsoft SharePoint. A remote attacker could cause a SharePoint page to run attacker-supplied script or HTML in a user's browser. Business impact depends on exposed SharePoint use, user privileges, and whether affected versions were updated under Microsoft MS13-067. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running the listed SharePoint Server versions or long-lived legacy instances restored from backups. Internet-facing, partner-facing, or broadly accessible intranet SharePoint sites carry higher practical risk. Handle as a legacy SharePoint hygiene issue unless exposed critical collaboration sites are still affected. No active exploitation is evidenced in the provided sources, but unpatched SharePoint XSS can undermine user trust and privileged browser sessions. Mitigation focus: Apply Microsoft guidance and security updates from MS13-067.; Inventory SharePoint 2007 SP3, 2010 SP1/SP2, and 2013 deployments.; Prioritize externally reachable and high-trust collaboration sites..

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Jun 14, 2026, 15:32 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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