CVE-2018-8488: XSS

Published Oct 10, 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-2018-8480, CVE-2018-8498, CVE-2018-8518.

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-2018-8488

Event History

Oct 10, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:00 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8488?

CVE-2018-8488 is rated as a medium severity elevation of privilege vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8488?

To fix CVE-2018-8488, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected SharePoint versions.

What types of SharePoint versions are affected by CVE-2018-8488?

CVE-2018-8488 affects Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2013 SP1 and 2016.

What are the potential consequences of not addressing CVE-2018-8488?

Not addressing CVE-2018-8488 could allow attackers to elevate their privileges and gain unauthorized access to system resources.

Is CVE-2018-8488 easily exploitable?

CVE-2018-8488 can be exploited through specially crafted web requests, making it a concern for SharePoint server environments.