ACTIVELY EXPLOITED

CVE-2020-1147: Microsoft .NET Framework, SharePoint, and Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Facts
VendorMicrosoft
Product.NET Framework, SharePoint, Visual Studio
Actively exploitedYes
Added to CISA KEV3 Nov 2021
CISA federal deadline3 May 2022

Required action (CISA's text)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Description (NVD)

Microsoft .NET Framework, Microsoft SharePoint, and Visual Studio contain a remote code execution vulnerability when the software fails to check the source markup of XML file input. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute code in the context of the process responsible for deserialization of the XML content.

SOURCES

Other Microsoft flaws

Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.