CVE-2018-8323: XSS

Published Jul 11, 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. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8299.

Affected Software

2 affected components

Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server=2013-sp1

Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server=2016

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8323

Event History

Jul 11, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:00 AM

DescriptionWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·12:29 AM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8323?

CVE-2018-8323 has a severity rating of important, indicating a significant risk to affected systems.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8323?

To fix CVE-2018-8323, you should apply the latest security updates released by Microsoft for SharePoint Server.

Which versions of SharePoint are affected by CVE-2018-8323?

CVE-2018-8323 affects Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2013 SP1 and 2016.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-8323?

CVE-2018-8323 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.

How can CVE-2018-8323 impact my organization?

If exploited, CVE-2018-8323 could allow an attacker to gain elevated permissions on the affected SharePoint server.