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CVE-2026-45659

Microsoft SharePoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Exploited in attacks Used by ransomware High 8.8 Attack chance: 80%
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What it is

Deserialization of untrusted data in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.

CISA: Microsoft SharePoint Server contains a deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability which allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.

What to do

Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.

Deadline for US federal agencies: July 4, 2026

Added to the CISA list
July 1, 2026
Published
May 22, 2026
Severity
High 8.8 CVSS 3.1
Chance of attacks in the next 30 days (EPSS)
80% in the top 0.4% of all known vulnerabilities
Weakness
CWE-502
More details
NVD · CVE.org · CISA

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Sources: Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (CISA, public domain), CVE records (cve.org) and EPSS (FIRST). The chance of attacks is the EPSS estimate that someone will try to exploit the flaw in the next 30 days.