Authentication Bypass in Microsoft Office SharePoint by Microsoft
CVE-2026-56164
Key Information:
- Vendor
Microsoft
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 14 July 2026
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What is CVE-2026-56164?
A vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office SharePoint where a critical function lacks proper authentication. This flaw allows unauthorized attackers to gain elevated privileges over a network, potentially leading to unauthorized actions and data exposure. Microsoft has released guidance for mitigating this issue, emphasizing the importance of applying necessary patches to protect against exploitation.
CISA has reported CVE-2026-56164
CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed CVE-2026-56164 as being exploited but is not known by the CISA to be used in ransomware campaigns. This is subject to change at pace
The CISA's recommendation is: 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.
Affected Version(s)
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016 x64-based Systems 16.0.0 < 16.0.5561.1001
Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019 x64-based Systems 16.0.0 < 16.0.10417.20175
Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition x64-based Systems 16.0.0 < 16.0.19725.20434
News Articles
References
CVSS V3.1
Timeline
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First article discovered by The Hacker News
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Exploit known to exist
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CISA Reported
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved