CVE-2025-53760: 
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

A server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-53760 was discovered in Microsoft Office SharePoint. The vulnerability was disclosed on August 12, 2025, affecting multiple versions of SharePoint including SharePoint Server 2019, SharePoint Server 2016 Enterprise, and SharePoint Server Subscription Edition up to version 16.0.18526.20518 (NVD).

The vulnerability is classified as a server-side request forgery (SSRF) with a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH), and vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-918 (Server-Side Request Forgery). It requires low attack complexity and privileged access, with no user interaction needed for exploitation (NVD).

The vulnerability allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information and limited system control. The CVSS scoring indicates high impact on confidentiality and low impact on integrity, with no impact on availability (NVD).

Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. The fixes are available through Microsoft Update, Microsoft Update Catalog, and Microsoft Download Center. Specific update packages include KB5002769 for SharePoint Server 2019, KB5002771 for SharePoint Server 2016, and KB5002773 for SharePoint Server Subscription Edition (Microsoft Support).