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CVE-2019-0604

Microsoft SharePoint Remote Code Execution

9.8 CRITICALActively exploited (CISA KEV)Used in ransomwareEPSS 99.9%
  1. Published5 Mar 2019
  2. Added to CISA KEV3 Nov 2021
  3. Remediation due3 May 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Microsoft SharePoint fails to check the source markup of an application package. An attacker who successfully exploits the vulnerability could run remote code in the context of the SharePoint application pool and the SharePoint server farm account.

Added to KEV: 3 Nov 2021Federal remediation due: 3 May 2022Used in ransomware

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft SharePoint when the software fails to check the source markup of an application package, aka 'Microsoft SharePoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-0594.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server2016
Microsoft SharePoint Foundation2013
Microsoft SharePoint Server2010 · 2019

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2019-0604 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2019-0604 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 3 Nov 2021. It has been used in ransomware campaigns.

How severe is CVE-2019-0604?

CVE-2019-0604 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 99.9% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2019-0604?

Affected products include Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server, Microsoft SharePoint Foundation, Microsoft SharePoint Server.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0604?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.