CVE-2018-8431: XSS

Published Sep 13, 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-2018-8428.

Affected Software

3 affected components

Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server=2013-sp1

Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server=2016

Microsoft SharePoint Server=2010-sp2

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8431

Event History

Sep 13, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:00 AM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8431?

CVE-2018-8431 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8431?

To address CVE-2018-8431, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected SharePoint Server versions.

Which versions of Microsoft SharePoint are affected by CVE-2018-8431?

CVE-2018-8431 affects Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, and 2016.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-8431?

CVE-2018-8431 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability that could allow an attacker to gain higher access privileges.

Can CVE-2018-8431 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-8431 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted web requests to an affected SharePoint server.