ID:9942 - Exploit for XML External Entity injection in Microsoft products - CVE-2024-30043

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:9942 - Exploit for XML External Entity injection in Microsoft products - CVE-2024-30043

ID:9942 - Exploit for XML External Entity injection in Microsoft products - CVE-2024-30043

Published: June 7, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU89452
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-30043
CWE-ID: CWE-611
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft SharePoint Server
Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied XML input within the BaseXmlDataSource class in Microsoft SharePoint Server. A remote user can pass a specially crafted XML code to the affected application and view contents of arbitrary files on the system or initiate requests to external systems.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to view contents of arbitrary file on the server or perform network scanning of internal and external infrastructure.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.