CVE-2021-34520: microsoft microsoft sharepoint enterprise server 2016 Deserialization of Untrusted Data
CVSS: 8.1v3.1HighModified
Published 14-07-2021Last modified 10-08-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-34520 is a high (CVSS 8.1) Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in microsoft microsoft sharepoint enterprise server 2016. EPSS estimates a 4.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 91.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.1/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
4.42%
0%100%
Low · +0.04 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 14-07-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 10-08-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Microsoft SharePoint Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsHigh 8.1Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:CSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST8.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Medium 6.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
4.42%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
91%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.04 pp
From 4.39% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score4.42%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Microsoft5 products
- microsoft sharepoint enterprise server 2016≥ 16.0.0, < 16.0.5188.1000
- microsoft sharepoint foundation 2013 service pack 1≥ 15.0.0, < 15.0.5363.1000
- microsoft sharepoint server 2019≥ 16.0.0, < 16.0.10376.20001
- sharepoint_foundation2013:sp1
- sharepoint_server2016 | 2019
1 vendor · 5 products
References
3 links- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-34520X Refsource MISCX TransferredPatchVendor Advisory
- www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-828/X Refsource MISCX TransferredThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry