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CVE-2026-64901 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 responsible for managing and securing Microsoft SharePoint installations should assess exposure and apply patches or mitigations as needed.
Why it matters
CVE-2026-64901 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, apply patches, and monitor for suspicious activity to mitigate potential risks.
- Verify and apply patches for affected SharePoint Server versions to prevent code execution.
- Assess and limit network exposure for SharePoint Servers.
- Monitor for suspicious activity indicating potential exploitation attempts.
- Review and update incident response plans to address potential SharePoint Server compromises.
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.
Defensive priority
High
Recommended defensive actions
- Review and apply patches from Microsoft for affected SharePoint Server versions.
- Verify affected SharePoint Server versions and configurations.
- Monitor network traffic for suspicious activity.
- Implement additional security controls for SharePoint Servers.
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-2026-64901 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-64901
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-64901 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-64901
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/2026/64xxx/CVE-2026-64901.json
cve_program_cvelist_v5
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-64901
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.