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CVE-2013-5059: Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 SP1 and SP2 and 2013, and Office Web Apps 2013, allows remote attackers to...

Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 SP1 and SP2 and 2013, and Office Web Apps 2013, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted page content, aka "SharePoint Page Content Vulnerabilities."

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2013-5059 is a Microsoft SharePoint and Office Web Apps vulnerability where crafted page content could let a remote attacker execute arbitrary code. The bundle does not provide CVSS scoring, CWE details, or affected build numbers, so urgency should be based on whether legacy SharePoint or Office Web Apps systems still exist and are reachable.

Executive priority

Treat this as a legacy-platform remote code execution risk. If affected SharePoint or Office Web Apps systems remain in production, validate patch status promptly and prioritize remediation for externally exposed systems. If those products are absent, document non-exposure and close with evidence.

Technical view

The CVE describes remote code execution through crafted page content in Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 SP1/SP2, SharePoint Server 2013, and Office Web Apps 2013. Microsoft’s referenced advisory is MS13-100. The source bundle does not include exploit mechanics, exact vulnerable versions beyond product generations, or patch identifiers.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely in organizations still running legacy SharePoint Server 2010, SharePoint Server 2013, or Office Web Apps 2013, especially if reachable by untrusted users. The source bundle does not confirm exposure for any cloud service or newer SharePoint versions.

Exploitation context

The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. The CVE states remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted page content, but the bundle provides no exploit status, public exploit confirmation, or attack prerequisites beyond affected products.

Researcher notes

Evidence is thin in the supplied bundle: no CVSS, CWE, exploit status, affected CPEs, or specific patch KBs are included. Analysis should stay anchored to MS13-100 and verified product inventory rather than assuming broader Microsoft Office or SharePoint Online exposure.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory SharePoint Server 2010, SharePoint Server 2013, and Office Web Apps 2013 deployments.
  • Review Microsoft MS13-100 for the applicable vendor security updates and guidance.
  • Prioritize externally reachable or broadly accessible deployments first.
  • Retire, isolate, or restrict access to unsupported legacy deployments where updates cannot be applied.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether listed legacy Microsoft products exist in the environment.
  • Compare installed product versions and patch state against Microsoft MS13-100 guidance.
  • Check vulnerability management tooling for CVE-2013-5059 or MS13-100 detection coverage.
  • Review access paths to affected systems, including internet exposure and untrusted user access.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
3

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