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CVE-2017-0195

5.4 · MEDIUM

Microsoft Excel Services on Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 SP1 and SP2, Microsoft Excel Web Apps 2010 SP2, Microsoft Office Web Apps 2010 SP2, Microsoft Office Web Apps Server 2013 SP1 and Office…

Published Apr 12, 2017CWE-79EPSS 3.84%

Overview

CVE-2017-0195 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 12, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Microsoft Excel Services on Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 SP1 and SP2, Microsoft Excel Web Apps 2010 SP2, Microsoft Office Web Apps 2010 SP2, Microsoft Office Web Apps Server 2013 SP1 and Office Online Server allows remote attackers to perform cross-site scripting and run script with local user privileges via a crafted request, aka "Microsoft Office XSS Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-0195?

CVE-2017-0195 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 12, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2017-0195?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-0195?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2017-0195?

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