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CVE-2026-64900 Microsoft CVE debrief
A spoofing vulnerability exists in Microsoft SharePoint Server, an authorized attacker could perform spoofing over a network by improper neutralization of input during web page generation. Defenders should assess exposure and prioritize patching for affected SharePoint Server versions. Verify and apply patches for affected SharePoint Server versions to prevent exploitation. Monitor SharePoint Server for suspicious activity to detect potential attacks. Restrict access to SharePoint Server for authorized users only to reduce attack surface.
- Vendor
- Microsoft
- Product
- Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016
- CVSS
- HIGH 7.3
- 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 Server deployments should assess exposure and prioritize patching. Security teams and vulnerability management teams should review the vulnerability and plan for remediation. IT operators and administrators should verify affected product deployments and apply patches or mitigations. Monitoring and incident response teams should be aware of potential attacks and review logs for Ex.
Why it matters
A spoofing vulnerability exists in Microsoft SharePoint Server, which could allow an authorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network. Defenders responsible for SharePoint Server deployments should assess exposure and prioritize patching.
- Verify and apply patches for affected SharePoint Server versions to prevent exploitation
- Monitor SharePoint Server for suspicious activity to detect potential attacks
- Restrict access to SharePoint Server for authorized users only to reduce attack surface
Technical summary
The vulnerability exists due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation in Microsoft Office SharePoint. An authorized attacker could perform spoofing over a network by exploiting this vulnerability. Defenders should prioritize verifying and applying patches for affected SharePoint Server versions to prevent exploitation. Monitoring SharePoint Server for suspicious activity can help detect potential attacks.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying and applying patches for affected SharePoint Server versions.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify and apply patches for affected SharePoint Server versions
- Monitor SharePoint Server for suspicious activity
- Restrict access to SharePoint Server for authorized users only
Evidence notes
The CVE Program and NVD provide official records of the vulnerability. Microsoft has released a patch for the vulnerability. Affected product deployments should be verified for exposure, and patches should be applied. Compensating controls may be necessary for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-64900 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-64900
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-64900 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-64900
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/2026/64xxx/CVE-2026-64900.json
cve_program_cvelist_v5
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-64900
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.