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CVE-2020-1499: Microsoft SharePoint Spoofing Vulnerability

A spoofing 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. These 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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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

CVE-2020-1499 is a Microsoft SharePoint spoofing issue that can enable cross-site scripting against authenticated users. If abused, an attacker could act through a victim's browser, potentially reading content, changing permissions, deleting content, or injecting malicious content in SharePoint.

Executive priority

Treat as a timely SharePoint patching issue, not a confirmed emergency. Raise urgency where SharePoint hosts regulated data, executive collaboration, or admin-heavy workflows.

Technical view

Affected SharePoint versions fail to properly sanitize a specially crafted authenticated web request. Successful exploitation can run script in the current user's security context. Microsoft states the security update improves sanitization of SharePoint web requests.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running the listed SharePoint Server or Foundation versions, especially accessible SharePoint sites with authenticated users and sensitive collaboration content.

Exploitation context

The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. The attacker must be authenticated, but impact depends heavily on the victim user's SharePoint privileges.

Researcher notes

Evidence identifies authenticated request handling and XSS-style user-context impact, but provides no CVSS vector, exploit maturity, or detailed attack surface. Avoid assuming unauthenticated exploitation or broader Microsoft 365 impact.

Mitigation direction

  • Apply the Microsoft security update referenced by MSRC for CVE-2020-1499.
  • Prioritize SharePoint farms containing sensitive content or privileged administrative workflows.
  • If patching is delayed, follow Microsoft guidance and reduce unnecessary SharePoint access.
  • Monitor for unexpected SharePoint permission changes, deletions, or injected content.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory SharePoint 2010 Foundation SP2, 2013 SP1, 2016 Enterprise, and 2019 deployments.
  • Confirm installed SharePoint security updates against the MSRC advisory for CVE-2020-1499.
  • Verify affected farms require authentication and review which users have elevated permissions.
  • Check recent SharePoint content and permission changes for unusual activity.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
3

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Unknown
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 Enterprise Server 2013 Service Pack 115.0.0Listed
MicrosoftMicrosoft SharePoint Server 201916.0.0Listed
MicrosoftMicrosoft SharePoint Foundation 2010 Service Pack 213.0.0Listed
MicrosoftMicrosoft SharePoint Foundation 2013 Service Pack 115.0.0Listed
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