How severe is CVE-2020-17118?

CVE-2020-17118 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-17118 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-17118?

CVE-2020-17118 primarily affects Microsoft Sharepoint Foundation. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-17118?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-17118 published?

CVE-2020-17118 was published on 2020-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-17118

CVE-2020-17118 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Sharepoint Foundation with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Sharepoint Foundation
Published: 2020-12-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Microsoft SharePoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-17118?: Microsoft SharePoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2020-17118?: CVE-2020-17118 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-17118 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-17118?: CVE-2020-17118 primarily affects Microsoft Sharepoint Foundation. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-17118?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-17118 published?: CVE-2020-17118 was published on 2020-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_foundation:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_foundation:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_server:2016:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_server:2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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