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CVE-2026-55019 Microsoft CVE debrief

A spoofing vulnerability exists in Microsoft SharePoint Server. An authorized attacker could perform spoofing over a network. The vulnerability exists due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. Defenders should prioritize verifying affected SharePoint Server versions and applying vendor patches to prevent exploitation. Verify and apply patches to prevent exploitation, Monitor for suspicious activity, Assess exposure of SharePoint Server deployments. This vulnerability allows an attacker to perform spoofing, which can lead to unauthorized access or manipulation of sensitive information.

Vendor
Microsoft
Product
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016
CVSS
MEDIUM 4.6
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-07-14
Original CVE updated
2026-10-08
Advisory published
2026-07-14
Advisory updated
2026-10-08

Who should care

Defenders responsible for Microsoft SharePoint Server deployments should assess exposure and prioritize patching. This includes administrators, security teams, and IT personnel who manage SharePoint Server environments. They should verify affected SharePoint Server versions and apply vendor patches to prevent exploitation. Additionally, defenders should monitor for suspicious activity and assess the exposure of Share

Why it matters

Defenders should prioritize verifying affected SharePoint Server versions and applying vendor patches to prevent exploitation.

  • Verify and apply patches to prevent exploitation
  • Monitor for suspicious activity
  • Assess exposure of SharePoint Server deployments

Technical summary

The vulnerability exists in Microsoft SharePoint Server due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. This allows an authorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network. The vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker with authorized access to the SharePoint Server. Defenders should prioritize verifying affected SharePoint Server versions and applying vendor patches to prevent exploitation.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying affected SharePoint Server versions and applying vendor patches.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify affected SharePoint Server versions
  • Apply vendor patches
  • Monitor for suspicious activity

Evidence notes

The CVE Program and NVD provide official records of the vulnerability. Microsoft has released a patch for the vulnerability. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed on 2026-07-14T17:08:33.303Z. The CVE record has not been modified since then. The vulnerability affects Microsoft SharePoint Server. The CVE Program and NVD provide official records of the vulnerability, which helps defenders verify the existence of the vulnerability and apply patches accordingly.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-55019 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-55019

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-55019 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-55019

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

  • Microsoft SharePoint Server Spoofing Vulnerability

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/55xxx/CVE-2026-55019.json

    cve_program_cvelist_v5

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-55019

    Supplemental source - vendor-advisory, patch

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.