CVE-2026-45659: Microsoft SharePoint Server Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability

Published May 21, 2026
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Updated

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

Other sources

Microsoft SharePoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Microsoft

Microsoft SharePoint Server contains a deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability which allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.

CISA

Affected Software

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

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 16.0.10417.20128Patch KB5002870
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 16.0.19725.20280Patch KB5002863

Event History

May 21, 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
May 22, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:04 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 26, 2026
News Published
via Dark Reading·06:25 PM
News Published
via Dark Reading·08:39 PM
Jul 1, 2026
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via CISA·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
Jul 2, 2026
News Published
via BleepingComputer·10:52 AM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·10:54 AM
Jul 15, 2026
News Published
via BleepingComputer·09:44 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-45659?

CVE-2026-45659 has a severity rating of 8.8, which is classified as high.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-45659?

To mitigate CVE-2026-45659, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected SharePoint versions.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2026-45659?

CVE-2026-45659 affects Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016, Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition, and Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-45659?

CVE-2026-45659 is a remote code execution vulnerability caused by the deserialization of untrusted data.

5

Can CVE-2026-45659 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2026-45659 can be exploited remotely by an authorized attacker over a network.

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