CVE-2026-102862: Microsoft Office SharePoint Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Incorrect authorization in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Other sources
Microsoft Office SharePoint Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 16.0.20326.20190Patch KB5002927
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
The attacker must already be authorized and able to reach the affected SharePoint deployment over the network. Exploitation is rated low complexity and does not require user interaction.
What could an attacker gain if exploitation succeeds?
A successful attacker can elevate privileges. The supplied severity metrics indicate high potential impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Which SharePoint products are identified as affected?
The affected software listed is Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition.