CVE-2018-8168: XSS

Published May 9, 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 Server, Microsoft SharePoint. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8149, CVE-2018-8155, CVE-2018-8156.

Affected Software

2 affected components

Microsoft SharePoint Server=2010-sp2

Microsoft SharePoint Server=2013-sp1

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8168

Event History

May 9, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·07:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·07:00 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·07:29 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8168?

CVE-2018-8168 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability with a significant impact on system security.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8168?

To fix CVE-2018-8168, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected SharePoint Server versions.

Which versions of Microsoft SharePoint Server are affected by CVE-2018-8168?

CVE-2018-8168 affects Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 SP2 and SharePoint Server 2013 SP1.

What could be the consequences of exploiting CVE-2018-8168?

Exploitation of CVE-2018-8168 could allow attackers to gain elevated privileges and execute arbitrary code on the affected SharePoint server.

Is CVE-2018-8168 related to any other vulnerabilities?

CVE-2018-8168 is a standalone vulnerability, but similar elevation of privilege vulnerabilities may exist in other versions or configurations.