CVE-2026-20945: Microsoft SharePoint Server Spoofing Vulnerability

Published Apr 14, 2026
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Updated

Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an authorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.

Other sources

Microsoft SharePoint Server Spoofing Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft SharePoint Server
Microsoft SharePoint Server<16.0.19725.20210
Microsoft SharePoint Server=2016
Microsoft SharePoint Server=2019
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016<16.0.5548.1003
16.0.5548.1003
Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019<16.0.10417.20114
16.0.10417.20114
Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition<16.0.19725.20210
16.0.19725.20210

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.0.10417.20114Patch KB5002856
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.0.5548.1003Patch KB5002862
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.0.19725.20210Patch KB5002853

Event History

Apr 14, 2026
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:56 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:56 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-20945?

The CVE-2026-20945 is classified as a critical security vulnerability affecting Microsoft SharePoint Server.

2

How does CVE-2026-20945 affect users?

CVE-2026-20945 allows an authorized attacker to perform spoofing, potentially misleading users within the network.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-20945?

To resolve CVE-2026-20945, apply the relevant security patches released by Microsoft for your version of SharePoint Server.

4

Which versions of Microsoft SharePoint are impacted by CVE-2026-20945?

CVE-2026-20945 affects various versions including Microsoft SharePoint Server, SharePoint Server Subscription Edition, SharePoint Server 2019, and SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016.

5

Is user interaction required for CVE-2026-20945 exploitation?

While an attacker must be authorized, they can exploit CVE-2026-20945 without requiring further user interaction.

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