Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2018-8168 is a Microsoft SharePoint elevation-of-privilege issue caused by improper sanitization of a specially crafted web request. An attacker could potentially gain privileges within an affected SharePoint environment. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, exploit detail, or confirmed active exploitation. Exposure is limited by the provided sources to Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 SP2 and Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2013 SP1. Internet-facing, partner-facing, or highly trusted internal SharePoint deployments should be reviewed first. No other affected versions are supported by the bundle. Treat this as a legacy SharePoint exposure review item. Urgency rises if affected servers are externally reachable or support sensitive business workflows. Because severity and exploitation evidence are incomplete in the bundle, prioritize verification and vendor-guided remediation rather than assuming active compromise. Mitigation focus: Review the Microsoft MSRC advisory for official remediation guidance.; Inventory SharePoint 2010 SP2 and SharePoint Enterprise Server 2013 SP1 deployments.; Prioritize remediation for internet-facing or widely accessible SharePoint sites..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8168CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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