What is the severity of CVE-2018-8156?

CVE-2018-8156 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8156?

To fix CVE-2018-8156, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected SharePoint and Project Server versions.

What software is affected by CVE-2018-8156?

CVE-2018-8156 affects Microsoft SharePoint Server 2016 and Microsoft Project Server 2010 SP2 and 2013 SP1.

Can CVE-2018-8156 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-8156 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted web requests sent to the affected SharePoint server.

What impact can CVE-2018-8156 have on my system?

Exploitation of CVE-2018-8156 can allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected SharePoint server.

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CVE-2018-8156

medium

5.4

CWE

9/5/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-8156: XSS

First published: Wed May 09 2018(Updated: )

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Microsoft SharePoint Server does not properly sanitize a specially crafted web request to an affected SharePoint server, aka "Microsoft SharePoint Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Project Server. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8149, CVE-2018-8155, CVE-2018-8168.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Project Server	=2010-sp2
Microsoft Project Server	=2013-sp1
Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010	=2016

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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8156

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8156?
CVE-2018-8156 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8156?
To fix CVE-2018-8156, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected SharePoint and Project Server versions.
What software is affected by CVE-2018-8156?
CVE-2018-8156 affects Microsoft SharePoint Server 2016 and Microsoft Project Server 2010 SP2 and 2013 SP1.
Can CVE-2018-8156 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-8156 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted web requests sent to the affected SharePoint server.
What impact can CVE-2018-8156 have on my system?
Exploitation of CVE-2018-8156 can allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected SharePoint server.

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