CVE-2024-38094

Deeper analysis

Microsoft SharePoint contains a remote code execution vulnerability tracked as CVE-2024-38094 and assigned CWE-502 for deserialization of untrusted data. The flaw affects on-premises SharePoint deployments and carries a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, and the requirement for high-privileged credentials.

An authenticated attacker with administrative privileges can send a crafted request that triggers unsafe deserialization, resulting in arbitrary code execution on the SharePoint server. Successful exploitation grants the attacker full control over confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system without user interaction.

Microsoft has published an advisory detailing the affected versions and remediation steps, while CISA has added the CVE to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. The current and peak EPSS score of 0.7032 indicates sustained exploitation interest since disclosure.

Administrators should apply the vendor-supplied updates immediately and review SharePoint server configurations for any exposed administrative interfaces.