CVE-2026-45659
Microsoft SharePoint Server Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability
Microsoft SharePoint ServerApplications & CMS
CVSS
8.8HighExploit odds (EPSS)2.70%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 85% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
CISA required actionApply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines. CISA KEV
Patching is not enoughCISA requires federal agencies to look for signs of compromise on affected systems, not only patch (forensic triage under BOD 26-04). Treat exposed systems as possibly compromised. CISA guidance
What fixes it
- 16.0.5552.1002Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016CVE List
- 16.0.10417.20128Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019CVE List
- 16.0.19725.20280Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription EditionCVE List
A fixed version on one release line is not the upgrade target for every line. Check your exact version and any vendor backports.
Timeline
Description
Microsoft SharePoint Server contains a deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability which allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Text from CVE List
Affected versions 3
- Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016affected: 16.0.0 before 16.0.5552.1002CVE List
- Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019affected: 16.0.0 before 16.0.10417.20128CVE List
- Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Editionaffected: 16.0.0 before 16.0.19725.20280CVE List