#VU58911 Input validation error in Microsoft SharePoint Server - CVE-2021-42294
Published: December 14, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU58911
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-42294
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft SharePoint Server
Microsoft SharePoint Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can send specially crafted request to Microsoft SharePoint Server and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.