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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.