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CVE-2026-63512 Microsoft CVE debrief

Microsoft SharePoint Server Tampering Vulnerability allows an authorized attacker to perform tampering over a network. Affected versions include Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016, Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019, and Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.5 and a severity of MEDIUM. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to modify content on a SharePoint server, potentially leading to data integrity issues. Defenders should assess exposure and prioritize patching, especially for SharePoint servers exposed to the internet or used by multiple users.

Vendor
Microsoft
Product
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016
CVSS
MEDIUM 6.5
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-08-11
Original CVE updated
2026-10-08
Advisory published
2026-08-11
Advisory updated
2026-10-08

Who should care

Defenders responsible for SharePoint servers, especially those exposed to the internet or used by multiple users, should assess exposure and prioritize patching.

Why it matters

CVE-2026-63512 is a MEDIUM-severity vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint Server that allows an authorized attacker to perform tampering over a network. Defenders should prioritize patching vulnerable SharePoint servers, especially those exposed to the internet or used by multiple users.

  • Verify and apply patches to vulnerable SharePoint servers
  • Monitor SharePoint server logs for suspicious activity
  • Assess exposure of SharePoint servers to the internet or multiple users

Technical summary

The vulnerability is caused by incorrect authorization in Microsoft Office SharePoint, allowing an authorized attacker to perform tampering over a network. The CVSS vector is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to modify content on a SharePoint server, potentially leading to data integrity issues. Affected products include Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016, Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019, and Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize patching vulnerable SharePoint servers, especially those exposed to the internet or used by multiple users.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Patch vulnerable SharePoint servers
  • Verify and apply vendor-provided updates
  • Monitor SharePoint server logs for suspicious activity

Evidence notes

The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability, affected products, and references to vendor advisories. The vulnerability is caused by incorrect authorization in Microsoft Office SharePoint, allowing an authorized attacker to perform tampering over a network. Evidence from the CVE Program and NIST NVD supports the details provided. Defenders should verify affected product deployments, review official advisories, and plan for vendor-supported updates or mitigations.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-63512 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-63512

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

  • CVE-2026-63512 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-63512

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

Supplemental references

  • Microsoft SharePoint Server Tampering Vulnerability

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/63xxx/CVE-2026-63512.json

    cve_program_cvelist_v5

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-63512

    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.