CVE-2023-29357criticalunder attackransomwareCWE-303

CVE-2023-29357: critical vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019

Microsoft SharePoint Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

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ssvc Actcvss 9.8epss 100%
from disclosure to weapon105 days
Published on NVDJun 13
1st PoC+105d
metasploitMay 1
CISA KEV+211d
Action required by CISAfederal deadline: 2024-01-31

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

In short

A critical flaw in Microsoft SharePoint Server allows attackers to gain administrative privileges without proper authorization. An attacker with network access can exploit this vulnerability to take control of the SharePoint system and access sensitive data.

Technical detail

CWE-303 (improper authentication) vulnerability in SharePoint Server permits privilege escalation through network access without requiring valid credentials. An authenticated or unauthenticated attacker can bypass access controls to obtain administrative privileges, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the SharePoint environment.

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Microsoft SharePoint Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
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