How severe is CVE-2024-49068?

CVE-2024-49068 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-49068 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-49068?

CVE-2024-49068 primarily affects Microsoft Sharepoint Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-49068?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-49068 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-49068 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43931.

When was CVE-2024-49068 published?

CVE-2024-49068 was published on 2024-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-49068

CVE-2024-49068 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Sharepoint Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-43931
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Microsoft Sharepoint Server
Published: 2024-12-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Microsoft SharePoint Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-49068?: Microsoft SharePoint Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2024-49068?: CVE-2024-49068 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-49068 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-49068?: CVE-2024-49068 primarily affects Microsoft Sharepoint Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-49068?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-49068 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-49068 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43931.
When was CVE-2024-49068 published?: CVE-2024-49068 was published on 2024-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-49068

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_server:-:*:*:*:subscription:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_server:2016:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_server:2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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