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The vulnerability in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2010, Windows SharePoint Services 2.0 and 3.0 SP2, and SharePoint Foundation 2010 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the URI, also known as the "SharePoint XSS Vulnerability."
Overview
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary scripts or inject malicious content into web pages viewed by users of the affected SharePoint products. By exploiting this vulnerability, attackers can potentially steal sensitive information, perform unauthorized actions, or manipulate the content displayed to users.
Remediation
To remediate this vulnerability, Microsoft released security updates as part of the MS11-074 bulletin. Users and administrators are advised to apply the necessary patches to mitigate the risk of exploitation. Additionally, it is recommended to follow security best practices such as input validation and output encoding to prevent XSS attacks.
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Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- ConstructionConstruction
- InformationInformation
- MiningMining
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
