A serious vulnerability was discovered in Microsoft’s SharePoint, affecting on-premises servers. This issue has compromised multiple high-profile organizations, including U.S. nuclear facilities and European governments, leading to security concerns. Microsoft clarified the vulnerability only impacts locally hosted SharePoint servers, not SharePoint Online. Immediate updates were recommended to protect affected entities. Experts note that many critical sectors still rely on older SharePoint setups, which are less agile in responding to security updates. The response to the breach has been criticized for its lack of urgency, despite the serious implications of the attack.
The vulnerability identified in Microsoft's document collaboration tool, SharePoint, found a significant weakness affecting one of the most widely used software suites globally.
Microsoft emphasized that the vulnerability affects on-premises SharePoint servers and not the more commonly used SharePoint Online, urging immediate application of security updates.
Many critical sectors still rely on older or hybrid SharePoint setups, which often lack the necessary visibility, access control, and agility to respond efficiently to security issues.
The muted reaction to the breach raises questions, as numerous high-profile targets have been compromised through this vulnerability.
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