CVE-2025-59245CWE-502insecure-deserialization

CVE-2025-59245

Critical · published November 21, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
66.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafty attacker could exploit this flaw to elevate their privileges on SharePoint Online without breaking a sweat! 🔥 Think of it like a dinner reservation at a fancy restaurant. If someone sneaks in with a special pass, they could waltz right into the VIP section without anyone batting an eye — that’s what this vulnerability allows! An attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive data and perform actions as if they were an administrator. This might lead to data breaches or unauthorized changes, compromising the integrity of your organization's information. The severity of this vulnerability could lead to absolutely devastating consequences for your organization if left unaddressed!

Put simply

Think of it like a dinner reservation at a fancy restaurant. If someone sneaks in with a special pass, they could waltz right into the VIP section without anyone batting an eye — that’s what this vulnerability allows! This elevation of privilege vulnerability in SharePoint Online allows attackers to bypass security controls and gain higher permissions than intended, enabling them to access resources they normally shouldn’t be able to.

What to do

An attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive data and perform actions as if they were an administrator. This might lead to data breaches or unauthorized changes, compromising the integrity of your organization's information. The severity of this vulnerability could lead to absolutely devastating consequences for your organization if left unaddressed! To protect your organization, ensure all users are updated on the latest security patches from Microsoft. Review access controls and permissions in SharePoint to minimize potential impact. Staying proactive will help shield you from potential attackers! You've got this! By staying informed and taking action, you can secure your SharePoint and keep your data safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01132 · 66.2th percentile
Weakness
CWE-502 · Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Published
2025-11-21T04:15Z
Affected products (1)
ProductVersionsFixed in
microsoft/sharepoint_onlineall versions—
References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 NOV 22:18Z
    Microsoft SharePoint Online Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
    cvelistv5