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5.4

SharePoint Server 2013 SP1 lets logged‑in users run unwanted scripts

CVE-2016-0011 · published 10 years ago
Summary

Both SharePoint Server 2013 SP1 and SharePoint Foundation 2013 SP1 let a user who has signed in bypass normal permission checks and insert malicious code into web pages. This can cause unwanted scripts to run in other users' browsers, potentially exposing data or altering page content. Install the latest security updates from Microsoft as soon as possible to close the gap.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
microsoft sharepoint_server 2013
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_server:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft sharepoint_foundation 2013
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_foundation:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 SP1 and SharePoint Foundation 2013 SP1 allow remote authenticated users to bypass intended Access Control Policy restrictions and conduct cross-site scripting (XSS)...
Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 SP1 and SharePoint Foundation 2013 SP1 allow remote authenticated users to bypass intended Access Control Policy restrictions and conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by modifying a webpart, aka "Microsoft SharePoint Security Feature Bypass," a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-6117.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically
  • Gives an attacker partial control
Severity
5.4 Medium
Exploitation
5% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-79Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Timeline
Published13 Jan 2016
Updated22 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2016-0011 · NVD
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