CVE-2023-29357: Microsoft SharePoint Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Jun 13, 2023
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Updated

Microsoft SharePoint Server contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated attacker, who has gained access to spoofed JWT authentication tokens, to use them for executing a network attack. This attack bypasses authentication, enabling the attacker to gain administrator privileges.

Other sources

Microsoft SharePoint Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft SharePoint Server
Microsoft SharePoint Server=2019
Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019<16.0.10399.20005
16.0.10399.20005

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 16.0.10399.20005Patch KB5002403
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.0.10399.20005Patch KB5002403
  3. Compensating control

    Discontinue use of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 if vendor mitigations are unavailable.

Event History

Jun 13, 2023
CVE Published
07:00 AM
Data Sourced
07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:26 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Jun 14, 2023
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 10, 2024
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Ransomware
via CISA·12:00 AM
Jan 12, 2024
News Published
07:24 PM
News Published
via The Register·07:34 PM
Jan 20, 2024
News Published
via The Register·07:39 PM
Mar 27, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·04:24 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·04:26 PM

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-29357?

CVE-2023-29357 is a vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint Server that allows an attacker to elevate their privileges.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-29357?

CVE-2023-29357 has a severity rating of critical, with a severity value of 9.

3

Which version of Microsoft SharePoint Server is affected by CVE-2023-29357?

Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019 is affected by CVE-2023-29357.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-29357?

To fix CVE-2023-29357, apply the relevant patches provided by Microsoft.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-29357?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-29357 on the Microsoft Security Response Center website.

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