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CVE-2026-63514 Microsoft CVE debrief
Microsoft SharePoint Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network due to deserialization of untrusted data. Affected versions include Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016, Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019, and Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition. Microsoft has released patches for these vulnerabilities.
- Vendor
- Microsoft
- Product
- Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016
- CVSS
- HIGH 8.8
- 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
SharePoint Server administrators and security teams should assess exposure and apply patches to prevent potential exploitation. IT teams responsible for vulnerability management and incident response should prioritize this vulnerability due to its high CVSS score and potential impact.
Why it matters
CVE-2026-63514 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint Server that allows authorized attackers to execute code over a network. SharePoint Server administrators and security teams should assess exposure and apply patches to prevent potential exploitation. The vulnerability exists due to deserialization of untrusted data and affects multiple SharePoint Server versions.
- Authorized attackers can execute code over a network, potentially leading to system compromise.
- Deserialization of untrusted data can be used as an attack vector.
- Patches are available for affected SharePoint Server versions.
- Verification of deserialization handling in custom applications is necessary.
Technical summary
The vulnerability exists due to deserialization of untrusted data in Microsoft Office SharePoint, allowing an authorized attacker to execute code over a network. Affected products include Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016, Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019, and Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition. Microsoft has released patches for these vulnerabilities.
Defensive priority
High
Recommended defensive actions
- Assess exposure of SharePoint Server installations to determine if they are using affected versions.
- Apply patches provided by Microsoft for the affected SharePoint Server versions.
- Monitor SharePoint Server logs for potential exploitation attempts.
- Verify that deserialization of untrusted data is properly handled in custom SharePoint applications.
Evidence notes
The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability, affected products, and references to vendor advisories. However, there is no information on known exploitation or specific attack vectors.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-63514 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-63514
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-63514 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-63514
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Microsoft SharePoint Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/63xxx/CVE-2026-63514.json
cve_program_cvelist_v5
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-63514
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.