Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft SharePoint

1) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU101439

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-49068

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in Microsoft SharePoint. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain elevated privileges on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft SharePoint Server: 2019

Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition: All versions

Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server: 2016

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_sharepoint_server:2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_sharepoint_server_subscription_edition:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_sharepoint_enterprise_server:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2024-49068

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Path traversal

EUVDB-ID: #VU101442

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-49062

CWE-ID: CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in Microsoft SharePoint. A remote user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft SharePoint Server: 2019

Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition: All versions

Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server: 2016

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_sharepoint_server:2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_sharepoint_server_subscription_edition:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_sharepoint_enterprise_server:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2024-49062

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

3) XML External Entity injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU101441

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-49064

CWE-ID: CWE-611 - Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference ('XXE')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied XML input in Microsoft SharePoint. A remote attacker can pass a specially crafted XML code to the affected application and view contents of arbitrary files on the system or initiate requests to external systems.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to view contents of arbitrary file on the server or perform network scanning of internal and external infrastructure.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft SharePoint Server: 2019

Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition: All versions

Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server: 2016

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_sharepoint_server:2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_sharepoint_server_subscription_edition:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_sharepoint_enterprise_server:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2024-49064

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

4) Deserialization of Untrusted Data

EUVDB-ID: #VU101440

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-49070

CWE-ID: CWE-502 - Deserialization of Untrusted Data

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure input validation when processing serialized data in Microsoft SharePoint. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft SharePoint Server: 2019

Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition: All versions

Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server: 2016

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_sharepoint_server:2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_sharepoint_server_subscription_edition:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_sharepoint_enterprise_server:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2024-49070

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.