CVE-2021-27076: Microsoft SharePoint InfoPath List Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Mar 9, 2021
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Updated

Microsoft SharePoint Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Microsoft SharePoint Server. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the processing of InfoPath attachments. Tampering with client-side data can trigger the deserialization of untrusted data. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the SharePoint web server process.

ZDI

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013
Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019
Microsoft SharePoint
Microsoft Business Productivity Servers 2010
Microsoft Business Productivity Servers=2010-sp2
Microsoft SharePoint Foundation=2013-sp1
Microsoft SharePoint Server=2016
Microsoft SharePoint Server=2019
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016

Event History

Mar 9, 2021
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Mar 11, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:50 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Feb 22, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·03:03 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2021-27076.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-27076?

The severity of CVE-2021-27076 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-27076?

Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016, SharePoint Server 2019, SharePoint Foundation 2013, and Business Productivity Servers 2010 are affected by CVE-2021-27076.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-27076?

To fix CVE-2021-27076, apply the respective patches provided by Microsoft for the affected software versions.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-27076?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-27076 on the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory page and the Zero Day Initiative advisory page.

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