CVE-2021-1712: microsoft microsoft sharepoint enterprise server 2016 Improper Privilege Management
CVSS: 8.0v3.1HighModified
Published 12-01-2021Last modified 08-10-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-1712 is a high (CVSS 8.0) Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in microsoft microsoft sharepoint enterprise server 2016. EPSS estimates a 2.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 83.5% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.0/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
2.37%
0%100%
Low · +0.18 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 12-01-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 08-10-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Microsoft SharePoint Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsHigh 8.0Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:CSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST8.0HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Medium 6.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
2.37%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
84%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.18 pp
From 2.19% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score2.37%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Microsoft6 products
- microsoft sharepoint enterprise server 2016≥ 16.0.0, < publication
- microsoft sharepoint foundation 2013 service pack 1≥ 15.0.0, < publication
- microsoft sharepoint server 2019≥ 16.0.0, < publication
- sharepoint_enterprise_server2016
- sharepoint_foundation2013:sp1
1 vendor · 6 products
References
2 links
msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-1712Vendor Advisory- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-1712X Refsource MISCX Transferred