Advisory Details

January 14th, 2022

Microsoft SharePoint Server-Side Control Improper Input Validation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI-22-074
ZDI-CAN-14978

CVE ID CVE-2021-42309
CVSS SCORE 8.8, AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS Microsoft
AFFECTED PRODUCTS SharePoint
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Microsoft SharePoint. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the handling of server-side controls. An unsafe server-side control can be instantiated if it is specified as a child of a permitted control. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the service account.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS Microsoft has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-42309
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2021-09-03 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2022-01-14 - Coordinated public release of advisory
CREDIT Anonymous
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