CVE-2023-33160
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

Microsoft SharePoint Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2023-33160) was disclosed on July 11, 2023. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of Microsoft SharePoint Server, including SharePoint Server 2016 Enterprise, SharePoint Server 2019, and SharePoint Server Subscription Edition (NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with the following vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-502 (Deserialization of Untrusted Data) (NVD).

Impact

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute remote code on affected SharePoint Server systems, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system (Microsoft Advisory).

Mitigation and workarounds

Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. The patches are available through KB5002425 for SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016, KB5002423 for SharePoint Server 2019, and KB5002424 for SharePoint Server Subscription Edition (Microsoft Support).

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