CVE-2026-66805: Microsoft SharePoint Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Aug 11, 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

4 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft SharePoint Server
Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019<16.0.10417.20198
16.0.10417.20198
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

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 16.0.5565.1001Patch KB5002906
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 16.0.10417.20198Patch KB5002896
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 16.0.19725.20522Patch KB5002893

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
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:07 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:19 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-66805?

The severity of CVE-2026-66805 is rated as high with a score of 8.8.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-66805?

To fix CVE-2026-66805, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for SharePoint Server.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-66805?

CVE-2026-66805 is a Remote Code Execution vulnerability caused by deserialization of untrusted data in Microsoft SharePoint.

4

What software is affected by CVE-2026-66805?

CVE-2026-66805 affects Microsoft SharePoint Server, SharePoint Server 2019, SharePoint Server Subscription Edition, and SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2026-66805?

An authorized attacker with network access can exploit CVE-2026-66805 to execute arbitrary code.

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