CVE-2021-34468: Microsoft SharePoint CabUtility ExtractCab Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jul 14, 2021
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Updated

Microsoft SharePoint Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Other sources

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Microsoft SharePoint. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of CAB files. When handling filenames specified within a CAB file, the process does not properly validate a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the service account.

ZDI

Affected Software

4 affected components
Microsoft SharePoint
Microsoft SharePoint Foundation=2013-sp1
Microsoft SharePoint Server=2016
Microsoft SharePoint Server=2019

Event History

Jul 14, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:54 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Feb 22, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·03:03 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-34468?

CVE-2021-34468 is a vulnerability that allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Microsoft SharePoint.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-34468?

CVE-2021-34468 has a severity rating of high.

3

Which versions of Microsoft SharePoint are affected by CVE-2021-34468?

CVE-2021-34468 affects Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013 SP1, Microsoft SharePoint Server 2016, and Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019.

4

How can CVE-2021-34468 be exploited?

Exploiting CVE-2021-34468 requires user interaction and involves parsing of CAB files with specially crafted filenames.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-34468?

More information about CVE-2021-34468 can be found at the following references: [Microsoft Security Response Center](https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-us/vulnerability/CVE-2021-34468), [Zero Day Initiative](https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-829/), [Microsoft Security Guidance Advisory](https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-34468).

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