Microsoft SharePoint Security Flaws: Patch Now or Face the Wrath of ToolShell!
Microsoft released security patches for two SharePoint vulnerabilities, CVE-2025-53770 and CVE-2025-53771, to stop active exploits. Both flaws target on-premises servers, sparking a cyber panic dance party among IT departments. If you haven’t patched yet, it’s time to hit the update button like it’s your favorite playlist.
Hot Take:
Microsoft’s SharePoint server vulnerabilities have become the cybersecurity equivalent of finding a snake in your shower. Just when you think you’re squeaky clean with the latest updates, another reptilian flaw slithers in. Microsoft seems to be in a race against the clock, patching holes faster than a ship’s crew bailing water with a colander. If you’re running on-premises SharePoint, you might want to consider a career in snake charming or, at the very least, cybersecurity.
Key Points:
- Microsoft released patches for exploited SharePoint vulnerabilities CVE-2025-53770 and CVE-2025-53771.
- The vulnerabilities affect only on-premises SharePoint Servers, not SharePoint Online.
- Organizations are urged to apply updates, rotate cryptographic keys, and engage in incident response.
- CVE-2025-53770 has a high CVSS score of 9.8, indicating severe risk.
- At least 54 organizations have reportedly been compromised, affecting sectors like banking and government.