CVE-2023-21717: Microsoft SharePoint Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Feb 14, 2023
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Updated

Microsoft SharePoint Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server=2013-sp1
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server=2016
Microsoft SharePoint Foundation=2013-sp1
Microsoft SharePoint Server
Microsoft SharePoint Server=2019
Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition<16.0.15601.20478
16.0.15601.20478
Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013<15.0.5529.1000
15.0.5529.1000
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016<16.0.5383.1000
16.0.5383.1000
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2013<15.0.5529.1000
15.0.5529.1000
Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019<16.0.10395.20001
16.0.10395.20001

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.0.15601.20478Patch KB5002353
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.0.5529.1000Patch KB5002312
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.0.5383.1000Patch KB5002325
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.0.10395.20001Patch KB5002330

Event History

Feb 14, 2023
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:33 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-21717?

CVE-2023-21717 is a vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint Server that allows for the elevation of privilege.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-21717?

CVE-2023-21717 has a severity rating of 8.8 out of 10, indicating a high severity.

3

Which versions of Microsoft SharePoint Server are affected by CVE-2023-21717?

CVE-2023-21717 affects Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2013 SP1, SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016, SharePoint Foundation 2013 SP1, SharePoint Server Subscription Edition, and SharePoint Server 2019.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-21717?

To fix CVE-2023-21717, apply the patches provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Microsoft SharePoint Server.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-21717?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-21717 on the Microsoft Security Response Center website.

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