Security News > 2023 > September > Exploit released for Microsoft SharePoint Server auth bypass flaw
Proof-of-concept exploit code has surfaced on GitHub for a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint Server, allowing privilege escalation.
Janggggg successfully achieved RCE on a Microsoft SharePoint Server using this exploit chain during the March 2023 Pwn2Own contest in Vancouver, earning a $100,000 reward.
"The script outputs details of admin users with elevated privileges and can operate in both single and mass exploit modes," the exploit's developer says.
A YARA rule is also available to help network defenders analyze logs for signs of potential exploitation on their SharePoint servers using the CVE-2023-29357 PoC exploit.
Despite the existing exploit not granting immediate remote code execution capabilities, it is highly recommended to apply the security patches issued by Microsoft earlier this year as a preventive measure against potential attacks.
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Related Vulnerability
| DATE | CVE | VULNERABILITY TITLE | RISK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-14 | CVE-2023-29357 | Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Sharepoint Server 2019 Microsoft SharePoint Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability | 9.8 |