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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.