Remote code execution in Microsoft SharePoint Server

1) Code Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU59440

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21837

CWE-ID: CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in Microsoft SharePoint Server. A remote authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted request 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: 2016 - 2019

Microsoft SharePoint Server: 2013

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_sharepoint_server:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_sharepoint_server:2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_sharepoint_server:2013:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-21837

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.