CVE-2026-40365: Microsoft SharePoint Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published May 12, 2026
·
Updated

Deserialization of untrusted data in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Other sources

Microsoft SharePoint Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition
Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016
Microsoft SharePoint Server<16.0.19725.20280
Microsoft SharePoint Server=2016
Microsoft SharePoint Server=2019
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016<16.0.5552.1002
16.0.5552.1002
Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition<16.0.19725.20280
16.0.19725.20280
Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019<16.0.10417.20128
16.0.10417.20128

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 16.0.5552.1002Patch KB5002868
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 16.0.19725.20280Patch KB5002863
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 16.0.10417.20128Patch KB5002870

Event History

May 12, 2026
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Description
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:59 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-40365?

CVE-2026-40365 is rated as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-40365?

To address CVE-2026-40365, apply the latest security updates released by Microsoft for your specific SharePoint Server version.

3

What are the affected versions for CVE-2026-40365?

CVE-2026-40365 affects Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition, SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016, and SharePoint Server 2019.

4

Who is impacted by CVE-2026-40365?

Organizations using vulnerable versions of Microsoft SharePoint Server may be at risk of exploitation through CVE-2026-40365.

5

What kind of attack does CVE-2026-40365 enable?

CVE-2026-40365 allows an authorized attacker to execute arbitrary code over a network.

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