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CVE-2010-0817

4.3 · MEDIUM

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in _layouts/help.aspx in Microsoft SharePoint Server 2007 12.0.0.6421 and possibly earlier, and SharePoint Services 3.0 SP1 and SP2, versions, allows remote…

Published Apr 29, 2010microsoftCWE-79EPSS 28.71%

Overview

CVE-2010-0817 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft sharepoint_server. It was published on April 29, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in _layouts/help.aspx in Microsoft SharePoint Server 2007 12.0.0.6421 and possibly earlier, and SharePoint Services 3.0 SP1 and SP2, versions, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the cid0 parameter.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update sharepoint_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0817?

CVE-2010-0817 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft sharepoint_server. It was published on April 29, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2010-0817?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2010-0817?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update sharepoint_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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