CVE-2018-0917

Name: CVE-2018-0917
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-14T17:29:02.84+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.71%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-0917 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016 allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability to due how specially crafted web requests are sanitized, aka "Microsoft SharePoint Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability". This CVE is unique from CVE-2018-0909, CVE-2018-0910. EPSS estimates a 4.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016 allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability to due how specially crafted web requests are sanitized, aka "Microsoft SharePoint Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability". This CVE is unique from CVE-2018-0909, CVE-2018-0910. CVE-2018-0911, CVE-2018-0912, CVE-2018-0913 CVE-2018-0914, CVE-2018-0915, CVE-2018-0916, CVE-2018-0921, CVE-2018-0923, CVE-2018-0944 and CVE-2018-0947.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.71%

90.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Sharepoint Enterprise Server	2016

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103296Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040513Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0917Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103296Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040513Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0917Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 14, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-0917?

How severe is CVE-2018-0917?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-0917 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0917?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST