CVE-2018-8578: Medium severity microsoft sharepoint enterprise server 2016 vulnerability

Published Nov 14, 2018
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Updated

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Microsoft SharePoint Server improperly discloses its folder structure when rendering specific web pages, aka "Microsoft SharePoint Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft SharePoint.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server=2013-sp1

Event History

Nov 14, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8578?

CVE-2018-8578 has a severity rating of Important according to Microsoft's classification.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-8578?

To fix CVE-2018-8578, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates released by Microsoft for SharePoint Server.

3

Which versions of Microsoft SharePoint are affected by CVE-2018-8578?

CVE-2018-8578 specifically affects Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2013 with Service Pack 1.

4

What does CVE-2018-8578 disclose?

CVE-2018-8578 discloses sensitive information related to the folder structure of Microsoft SharePoint Server.

5

What are the risks associated with CVE-2018-8578?

The risks of CVE-2018-8578 include unauthorized access to sensitive folder structures that could lead to further exploitation.

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