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CVE-2019-1031: Microsoft Office SharePoint XSS Vulnerability

A cross-site-scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists when Microsoft SharePoint Server does not properly sanitize a specially crafted web request to an affected SharePoint server. An authenticated attacker could exploit the vulnerability by sending a specially crafted request to an affected SharePoint server. The attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could then perform cross-site scripting attacks on affected systems and run script in the security context of the current user. The attacks could allow the attacker to read content that the attacker is not authorized to read, use the victim's identity to take actions on the SharePoint site on behalf of the user, such as change permissions and delete content, and inject malicious content in the browser of the user. The security update addresses the vulnerability by helping to ensure that SharePoint Server properly sanitizes web requests.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2019-1031 is an authenticated cross-site scripting flaw in Microsoft SharePoint. A user with access could send a crafted request that causes script to run as another current SharePoint user, potentially exposing content, changing permissions, deleting content, or injecting malicious content.

Executive priority

Prioritize remediation for externally reachable or high-trust SharePoint environments. The issue requires authentication, but successful exploitation could affect confidentiality and integrity by abusing a victim user's SharePoint privileges.

Technical view

Microsoft describes improper sanitization of crafted web requests in affected SharePoint Server versions. Successful exploitation allows script execution in the current user's browser security context, enabling actions as that user within SharePoint. The vendor states the security update improves web request sanitization.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running the listed SharePoint products: SharePoint Foundation 2010 SP2, Foundation 2013 SP1, Enterprise Server 2016, or Server 2019. Internet-facing or broadly accessible SharePoint deployments carry higher operational concern.

Exploitation context

The source bundle says exploitation requires an authenticated attacker and a specially crafted request to an affected SharePoint server. KEV is false, and the provided sources do not establish active exploitation in the wild.

Researcher notes

The bundle provides no CVSS score, CWE mapping, or exploit proof. Analysis should stay anchored to Microsoft and CVE records: authenticated request handling XSS, user-context script execution, and remediation via vendor security update.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory all SharePoint deployments against the affected Microsoft product list.
  • Apply the Microsoft security update for CVE-2019-1031 to affected servers.
  • Check MSRC guidance for exact update packages and prerequisites.
  • Limit SharePoint access to trusted authenticated users until patch status is confirmed.
  • Monitor for unexpected permission changes, deletions, or injected SharePoint content.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm each SharePoint server product and version against the affected list.
  • Verify installed updates align with Microsoft guidance for CVE-2019-1031.
  • Review SharePoint audit logs for unexpected permission or content changes.
  • Confirm no affected SharePoint servers remain unpatched in asset inventory.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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CVSS
Not scored
Known Exploited
No
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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
MicrosoftMicrosoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 201616.0.0Listed
MicrosoftMicrosoft SharePoint Foundation 2010 Service Pack 213.0.0Listed
MicrosoftMicrosoft SharePoint Foundation 2013 Service Pack 115.0.0Listed
MicrosoftMicrosoft SharePoint Server 201916.0.0Listed
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