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CVE-2019-1033: 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-2019-1033 is an authenticated cross-site scripting flaw in Microsoft SharePoint-related products. A logged-in attacker could send a crafted request that causes script to run as another current user, potentially reading restricted content, changing permissions, deleting content, or injecting malicious browser content.

Executive priority

Treat this as a patch-confirmation item for SharePoint environments. Urgency rises where SharePoint hosts sensitive content or supports broad user access, because successful XSS can act through a victim’s account.

Technical view

The issue is improper sanitization of specially crafted web requests by affected SharePoint servers. Successful exploitation runs attacker-controlled script in the security context of the current SharePoint user. Microsoft states its security update addresses the flaw by improving request sanitization.

Likely exposure

Organizations running the listed SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016, SharePoint Server 2019, Project Server 2010 SP2, or SharePoint Foundation 2013 SP1 versions may be exposed if the relevant Microsoft update is missing.

Exploitation context

The source bundle requires authentication for exploitation. CISA KEV is false, and no cited source confirms active exploitation. Evidence does not include CVSS, CWE, exploit maturity, or version-specific patch identifiers.

Researcher notes

Focus validation on authenticated SharePoint request handling and patch presence, not unauthenticated exposure. The available sources do not provide CVSS metrics, CWE classification, exploit code, or public exploitation evidence.

Mitigation direction

  • Apply the applicable Microsoft security update for CVE-2019-1033.
  • Review MSRC guidance for product-specific update details.
  • Prioritize internet-accessible or broadly used SharePoint sites.
  • Limit SharePoint permissions to least privilege where practical.
  • Monitor for unexpected content, permission, or deletion activity.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory SharePoint and Project Server versions against the affected product list.
  • Confirm installed updates address CVE-2019-1033 per Microsoft guidance.
  • Use approved vulnerability scanning to validate patch status.
  • Review SharePoint audit logs for unusual authenticated site changes.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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CVSS
Not scored
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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 Server 201916.0.0Listed
MicrosoftMicrosoft Project Server 2010 Service Pack 213.0.0.0Listed
MicrosoftMicrosoft SharePoint Foundation 2013 Service Pack 115.0.0Listed
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