(MS14-050) Vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint Server Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (2977202)
Severity: HIGH
CVE Identifier: CVE-2014-2816
Advisory Date: AUG 14, 2014
DESCRIPTION
This security update resolves one privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint Server. An authenticated attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could use a specially crafted app to run arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the user on the current SharePoint site.
SOLUTION
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013
- Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 Service Pack 1
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