Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A flaw in affected Microsoft SharePoint Server products could let a highly privileged attacker run code remotely. Successful exploitation could compromise sensitive information, alter SharePoint content, and disrupt service. The 7.2 CVSS score reflects severe impact but also the requirement for high privileges.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation in the current high-severity patch cycle, accelerating internet-facing or business-critical deployments. Require confirmation of affected inventory and installed updates. Emergency treatment is most appropriate when privileged credentials may be exposed or compensating network controls are weak.
Technical view
CVE-2024-38227 is a network-reachable remote code execution vulnerability categorized as CWE-77 command injection. Its CVSS 3.1 vector indicates low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Organizations running SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016, SharePoint Server 2019, or SharePoint Server Subscription Edition should assess exposure. Risk is greatest where an affected server is network reachable and privileged accounts can be compromised or misused. The supplied version data does not identify precise vulnerable build ranges.
Exploitation context
The supplied record does not identify known active exploitation, and the CVE is not marked as present in CISA KEV. That absence does not prove exploitation is impossible. High privileges are required, limiting initial access but increasing concern where administrative credentials are exposed.
Researcher notes
The supplied evidence establishes RCE, CWE-77, affected product families, CVSS characteristics, and a vendor patch reference. It does not provide the vulnerable component, precise build boundaries, technical root cause, detection indicators, public proof-of-concept status, or confirmed exploitation. Consult Microsoft’s advisory for those details.
Mitigation direction
- Review Microsoft’s CVE advisory for the applicable security update and product-specific instructions.
- Apply the Microsoft security update after appropriate testing and change approval.
- Restrict affected SharePoint servers to trusted networks until remediation is confirmed.
- Strengthen monitoring and access controls for accounts holding high SharePoint privileges.
Validation and detection
- Inventory SharePoint Server editions, versions, builds, and network exposure.
- Compare installed build and update levels with Microsoft’s CVE advisory.
- Confirm the security update is installed successfully on every affected server.
- Review privileged SharePoint activity for anomalies; no indicators are supplied in the source bundle.
Public sources used
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CWE-77: Command execution behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.2 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C1.25.9microsoftVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.2HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Vulnerability timeline
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- CVE publishedCVE Program
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- CVE updatedCVE Program
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- Microsoft SharePoint Server Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityCVE reference, microsoft · vendor-advisory, patch
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.