Microsoft SharePoint SPThemes Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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 serialized instances of the SPThemes class. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in deserialization of untrusted data. 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-2024-38018
Disclosure Timeline
- 2024-04-12 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2024-09-10 - Coordinated public release of advisory
- 2024-09-10 - Advisory Updated
Credit
Piotr Bazydlo (@chudypb) of Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative
