Microsoft SharePoint Vulnerability Sparks Urgent Fix
Matt Rose Breaks It Down on FOX 35
Winter Springs, Fla., (July 24, 2025) - Microsoft rushed out a security patch this week after a critical vulnerability was discovered in older versions of SharePoint, its widely used collaboration platform. Tech Rage IT's Chief Experience Officer, Matt Rose, appeared on FOX 35 Orlando to explain what went wrong, who's at risk, and how to stay protected.
According to Rose, the exploit affects organizations still running on-premise SharePoint servers—especially older setups that predate Microsoft 365 cloud deployments.
"If you're a typical small business using SharePoint Online as part of your Microsoft 365 subscription, you're likely safe," said Rose. "But legacy systems still maintained on internal servers are vulnerable, and the risk is serious."
The
issue, Rose noted, isn't just about file access—it's about system-wide
exposure:
"With the way Microsoft apps are interconnected, exploiting SharePoint could give attackers administrative access to Teams, Outlook, and more. That's the trade-off between convenience and risk."
How Organizations Should
Respond
Rose
emphasized the importance of rapid patching and isolation:
"The patch is out, and that's your first move. If you're running a version that doesn't yet have a fix, you need to take that server offline or isolate it from your environment."
He also advised scanning for any signs of compromise and consulting with security professionals to assess exposure.
Bigger Picture: What This
Means for Orlando Businesses
Rose
urged business owners not to ignore vulnerabilities just because they haven't
been hit yet.
"Security is constant. Every new feature, integration, or app convenience comes with risk. That's why it's critical to monitor vendor updates, patch quickly, and have a trusted IT partner on call."
To watch the full FOX 35 segment, Click Here.
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407-415-8470, alan@byrdconnections.com
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