CVE-2021-31966 Microsoft SharePoint Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 7.2 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code on Microsoft SharePoint Server, potentially compromising the entire collaboration platform.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-31966?

CVE-2021-31966 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Microsoft Sharepoint Foundation, published on 8 Jun 2021. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Microsoft SharePoint Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-31966?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Microsoft Sharepoint Foundation, Microsoft Sharepoint Server.

How do I fix CVE-2021-31966?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-31966 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2021-31966 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-31966 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Sharepoint Foundation vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-988w-q87v-mrx5.

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