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CVE-2025-49704

Microsoft SharePoint Code Injection

8.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)Used in ransomwareEPSS 100.0%
  1. Published8 Jul 2025
  2. Added to CISA KEV22 Jul 2025
  3. Remediation due23 Jul 2025
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Microsoft SharePoint contains a code injection vulnerability that could allow an authorized attacker to execute code over a network. This vulnerability could be chained with CVE-2025-49706. CVE-2025-53770 is a patch bypass for CVE-2025-49704, and the updates for CVE-2025-53770 include more robust protection than those for CVE-2025-49704.

Added to KEV: 22 Jul 2025Federal remediation due: 23 Jul 2025Used in ransomware

Description

Improper control of generation of code ('code injection') in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

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

Affected products

Microsoft SharePoint Server2016 · 2019

Remediation

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

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-49704 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2025-49704 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 22 Jul 2025. It has been used in ransomware campaigns.

How severe is CVE-2025-49704?

CVE-2025-49704 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 100.0% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-49704?

Affected products include Microsoft SharePoint Server.

How do I fix CVE-2025-49704?

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.