Updated
Updated · The Register · Jul 6
Microsoft Patches Fail to Stop SharePoint Zero-Day Attacks on On-Prem Servers
Updated
Updated · The Register · Jul 6

Microsoft Patches Fail to Stop SharePoint Zero-Day Attacks on On-Prem Servers

3 articles · Updated · The Register · Jul 6

Summary

  • On-prem SharePoint servers are now under zero-day attack after Microsoft-issued patches failed to close the underlying vulnerabilities.
  • Microsoft’s fix breakdown leaves self-hosted SharePoint deployments exposed, making organizations that run the software in their own environments the immediate target.
  • The report centers on patch failure rather than cloud services, underscoring that the risk is concentrated in on-prem installations.
  • The episode adds to pressure on Microsoft’s security response as enterprises weigh whether emergency mitigations or broader changes to on-prem software use are needed.

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