CVE-2026-62827: Microsoft SharePoint Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Aug 11, 2026
·
Updated

Improper authentication in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Other sources

Microsoft SharePoint Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft SharePoint Server
Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition<16.0.19725.20522
16.0.19725.20522
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016<16.0.5565.1001
16.0.5565.1001
Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019<16.0.10417.20198
16.0.10417.20198

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 16.0.19725.20522Patch KB5002893
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 16.0.5565.1001Patch KB5002906
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 16.0.10417.20198Patch KB5002896

Event History

Aug 11, 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·05:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:03 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-62827?

The severity of CVE-2026-62827 is high with a score of 8.8.

2

How can I fix CVE-2026-62827?

To fix CVE-2026-62827, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for SharePoint Server.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-62827?

CVE-2026-62827 affects Microsoft SharePoint Server, Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition, Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016, and Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-62827?

CVE-2026-62827 is classified as an Elevation of Privilege vulnerability due to improper authentication.

5

What can attackers achieve by exploiting CVE-2026-62827?

By exploiting CVE-2026-62827, authorized attackers can elevate their privileges within the SharePoint Server environment.

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