CVE-2025-53770
Microsoft SharePoint Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability
Exploited in the wild
This vulnerability is on a Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue, added 2025-07-20. Federal due date: 2025-07-21.
Disconnect public-facing versions of SharePoint Server that have reached their end-of-life (EOL) or end-of-service (EOS) to include SharePoint Server 2013 and earlier versions. For supported versions, please follow the mitigations according to CISA (URL listed below in Notes) and vendor instructions (URL listed below in Notes). Adhere to the applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are not available.
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019 (16.0.10383.20020) - Remote Code Execution (RCE)2025-08-11 · remote · windows
Impact
Deserialization of untrusted data in on-premises Microsoft SharePoint Server allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network. Microsoft is aware that an exploit for CVE-2025-53770 exists in the wild. Microsoft is preparing and fully testing a comprehensive update to address this vulnerability. In the meantime, please make sure that the mitigation provided in this CVE documentation is in place so that you are protected from exploitation.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Sharepoint Server | before 16.0.18526.20508 Versions 2016, 2019 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- CISA KEV catalog
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-53770
- https://arstechnica.com/security/2025/07/sharepoint-vulnerability-with-9-8-severity-rating-is-under-exploit-across-the-globe/
- https://github.com/kaizensecurity/CVE-2025-53770
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/blog/2025/07/customer-guidance-for-sharepoint-vulnerability-cve-2025-53770/
- https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44629710
- https://research.eye.security/sharepoint-under-siege/
- https://therecord.media/microsoft-sharepoint-zero-day-vulnerability-exploited-globally
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-sharepoint-zero-day-exploited-in-rce-attacks-no-patch-available/
- https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2025/07/20/microsoft-releases-guidance-exploitation-sharepoint-vulnerability-cve-2025-53770
- https://www.darkreading.com/remote-workforce/microsoft-rushes-emergency-fix-exploited-sharepoint-toolshell-flaw
- https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2025/07/20/microsoft-confirms-ongoing-mass-sharepoint-attack---no-patch-available/
- https://x.com/Shadowserver/status/1946900837306868163
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-53770