CVE-2025-49712: Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016 · Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Affects Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · 20% EPSS · CVSS 8.8 High.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 20.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 97% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:CExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 12 Aug 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Given the absence of an official patch at the time of disclosure, European organizations should implement the following mitigations: 1) Restrict network access to SharePoint servers by limiting exposure to trusted internal networks and VPNs only. 2) Enforce strict access controls and least privilege principles to minimize the number of authorized users who can interact with SharePoint. 3) Monitor SharePoint logs and network traffic for unusual activity indicative of exploitation attempts, such as unexpected deserialization patterns or anomalous code execution. 4) Employ application-layer firewalls or web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious serialized payloads. 5) Prepare for rapid deployment of patches once Microsoft releases them, including testing in staging environments. 6) Conduct user awareness training to ensure administrators recognize signs of compromise. 7) Consider isolating SharePoint servers in segmented network zones to contain potential breaches. These targeted actions go beyond generic advice and address the specific nature of this deserialization vulnerability.
Description
Deserialization of untrusted data in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.