Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019 - Privilege Escalation (CVE-2023-29357)
Description
Microsoft SharePoint Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
psychologyCrowdSec Analysis
CVE-2023-29357 is a critical privilege escalation vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019. This flaw could allow remote, unauthenticated attackers to gain elevated privileges on the affected SharePoint server, potentially leading to full system compromise and unauthorized access to sensitive data.
CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 8th of April 2026.
CrowdSec has not observed any significant exploitation activity targeting CVE-2023-29357 across its network. As a result, no community-driven trend analysis is available for this vulnerability at this time.
Attackers exploit this vulnerability by sending forged JWT tokens with the "none" algorithm in the Authorization header to SharePoint API endpoints such as /_api/web/siteusers, bypassing authentication and gaining unauthorized access to sensitive SharePoint data.
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| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CVE Published | 2023-06-13 |
| CISA KEV | 2024-01-10 |
| CISA Remediation Deadline | 2024-01-31 |
| Rule Released | 2026-04-08 |