CVE-2025-49701
published 2025-07-08CVE-2025-49701: Improper authorization in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.
PriorityP259high8.8CVSS 3.1
AVNACLPRLUINSUCHIHAH
EPSS
0.83%
53.6th percentile
Improper authorization in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Affected
9 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft | microsoft_sharepoint_enterprise_server_2016 | >= 16.0.0 < 16.0.5508.1000 | 16.0.5508.1000 |
| microsoft | microsoft_sharepoint_server_2019 | >= 16.0.0 < 16.0.10417.20027 | 16.0.10417.20027 |
| microsoft | microsoft_sharepoint_server_subscription_edition | >= 16.0.0 < 16.0.18526.20424 | 16.0.18526.20424 |
| microsoft | sharepoint_server | < 16.0.18526.20424 | 16.0.18526.20424 |
| microsoft | sharepoint_server | — | — |
| microsoft | sharepoint_server | — | — |
| msrc | microsoft_sharepoint_enterprise_server_2016 | — | — |
| msrc | microsoft_sharepoint_server_2019 | — | — |
| msrc | microsoft_sharepoint_server_subscription_edition | — | — |
Detection & IOCsextracted from sources · hover to see the quote
- →Vulnerability requires attacker to be authenticated as at least a Site Owner on the SharePoint Server to exploit; monitor for unusual code execution or file writes initiated by Site Owner-level accounts on SharePoint. ↗
- →The attack is network-based and remotely exploitable from the internet with low complexity; monitor SharePoint Server for anomalous inbound network requests from authenticated low-privilege users attempting remote code execution. ↗
- →Any authenticated user (not just admins) can trigger this vulnerability; broaden monitoring scope to all authenticated SharePoint users, not just privileged accounts. ↗
- ·Exploitation is rated 'More Likely' by Microsoft for the latest software release, despite no confirmed in-the-wild exploitation at time of publication; prioritize patching accordingly. ↗
- ·The vulnerability is an improper authorization flaw, not a missing-authentication flaw; access controls alone (e.g., blocking anonymous access) are insufficient mitigation since any authenticated user can be an attacker. ↗
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.18.8HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vendor_msrc8.8HIGH
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Microsoft
Microsoft SharePoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
vendor_msrc·2025-07-08·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2025-49701 [HIGH] CWE-285 Microsoft SharePoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft SharePoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Description: Improper authorization in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.
FAQ: According to the CVSS metric, the attack vector is network (AV:N) and the attack complexity is low (AC:L). What does that mean for this vulnerability?
The attack vector is Network (AV:N) because this vulnerability is remotely exploitable and can be exploited from the internet. The attack complexity is Low (AC:L) because an attacker does not require significant prior knowledge of the system and can achieve repeatable success with the payload against the vulnerable component.
FAQ: According to the CVSS metric, privileges required is low (PR:L). What does that mean for this vulnerability?
Any authentic
GHSA
GHSA-rvg3-f2hw-545m: Improper authorization in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network
ghsa_unreviewed·2025-07-08
CVE-2025-49701 [HIGH] CWE-285 GHSA-rvg3-f2hw-545m: Improper authorization in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network
Improper authorization in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
Qualys
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, July 2025 Security Update Review | Qualys
blogs_qualys·2025-07-08
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, July 2025 Security Update Review | Qualys
#### Table of Contents
- Microsoft Patch Tuesday for July 2025
- Adobe Patches for July 2025
- Zero-day Vulnerability Patched in July Patch Tuesday Edition
- Critical Severity Vulnerabilities Patched in July Patch Tuesday Edition
- Other Microsoft Vulnerability Highlights
- Microsoft Release Summary
- Discover and Prioritize Vulnerabilities inVulnerability Management, Detection & Response (VMDR)
- Rapid Response withPatch Management (PM)
- EVALUATE Vendor-Suggested Mitigation with Policy Audit
- Microsoft July 2025 Patch Tuesday Mitigations
- Qualys Monthly Webinar Series
With cybersecurity threats continuing to evolve, Microsoft’s July 2025 Patch Tuesday highlights the need for consistent patching — this month’s release includes key fixes for actively exploited vulnerabilities. Here’s a
Talos
Microsoft Patch Tuesday for July 2025 — Snort rules and prominent vulnerabilities
blogs_talos·2025-07-08·CVSS 8.4
[HIGH] Microsoft Patch Tuesday for July 2025 — Snort rules and prominent vulnerabilities
Microsoft has released its monthly security update for July 2025, which includes 132 vulnerabilities affecting a range of products, including 14 that Microsoft marked as “critical.”
In this month's release, Microsoft observed none of the included vulnerabilities being actively exploited in the wild. Out of 14 "critical" entries, 11 are remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows services and applications including KDC Proxy service, Microsoft Office and SharePoint server.
CVE-2025-49735 is an RCE vulnerability in Windows KDC Proxy Service (KPSSVC) given a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.1. To successfully exploit this vulnerability, an unauthenticated attacker could use a specially-crafted application to leverage a cryptographic protocol vulnerability in KPSSVC to perform RCE ag
Talos
Microsoft Patch Tuesday for July 2025 — Snort rules and prominent vulnerabilities
blogs_talos·2025-07-08·CVSS 8.4
[HIGH] Microsoft Patch Tuesday for July 2025 — Snort rules and prominent vulnerabilities
## Microsoft Patch Tuesday for July 2025 — Snort rules and prominent vulnerabilities
Microsoft has released its monthly security update for July 2025, which includes 132 vulnerabilities affecting a range of products, including 14 that Microsoft marked as “critical.”
In this month's release, Microsoft observed none of the included vulnerabilities being actively exploited in the wild. Out of 14 "critical" entries, 11 are remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows services and applications including KDC Proxy service, Microsoft Office and SharePoint server.
CVE-2025-49735 is an RCE vulnerability in Windows KDC Proxy Service (KPSSVC) given a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.1. To successfully exploit this vulnerability, an unauthenticated attacker could use a specially-crafted appl
Tenable
Microsoft’s July 2025 Patch Tuesday Addresses 128 CVEs (CVE-2025-49719)
blogs_tenable·2025-07-08·CVSS 7.5
[HIGH] Microsoft’s July 2025 Patch Tuesday Addresses 128 CVEs (CVE-2025-49719)
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Qualys
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, July 2025 Security Update Review
blogs_qualys·2025-07-08
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, July 2025 Security Update Review
## Table of Contents
Microsoft Patch Tuesday for July 2025
Adobe Patches for July 2025
Zero-day Vulnerability Patched in July Patch Tuesday Edition
Critical Severity Vulnerabilities Patched in July Patch Tuesday Edition
Other Microsoft Vulnerability Highlights
Microsoft Release Summary
Discover and Prioritize Vulnerabilities inVulnerability Management, Detection & Response (VMDR)
Rapid Response withPatch Management (PM)
EVALUATE Vendor-Suggested Mitigation with Policy Audit
Microsoft July 2025 Patch Tuesday Mitigations
Qualys Monthly Webinar Series
With cybersecurity threats continuing to evolve, Microsoft’s July 2025 Patch Tuesday highlights the need for consistent patching — this month’s release includes key fixes for actively exploited vulnerabilities. Here’s a quick breakdo
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