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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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.