CVE-2025-49701

Name: CVE-2025-49701
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-07-08T17:15:57.19+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-49701 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper authorization in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.. EPSS estimates a 0.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper authorization in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.83%

53.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-285

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Sharepoint Server	< 16.0.18526.20424
Microsoft	Sharepoint Server	2016
Microsoft	Sharepoint Server	2019

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-49701Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 8, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-49701?

Improper authorization in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.

How severe is CVE-2025-49701?

CVE-2025-49701 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-49701?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2025-49701?

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Source: NVD / NIST