CVE-2018-8498: 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-2018-8488, 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-2018-8498

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-2018-8498?

CVE-2018-8498 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for elevation of privilege.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8498?

To fix CVE-2018-8498, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for SharePoint Server.

Which versions of SharePoint are impacted by CVE-2018-8498?

CVE-2018-8498 affects Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2013 SP1 and 2016.

What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2018-8498?

CVE-2018-8498 can be exploited through specially crafted web requests sent to an affected SharePoint Server.

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2018-8498 if exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2018-8498 could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected SharePoint Server.