CVE-2026-70306: Microsoft Office SharePoint Spoofing Vulnerability

Published Aug 11, 2026
·
Updated

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

Other sources

Microsoft Office SharePoint Spoofing Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Office SharePoint
Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019<16.0.10417.20175
16.0.10417.20175
Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition<16.0.19725.20434
16.0.19725.20434
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016<16.0.5561.1001
16.0.5561.1001

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 16.0.10417.20175Patch KB5002883
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 16.0.19725.20434Patch KB5002882
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 16.0.5561.1001Patch KB5002891

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-2026-70306?

The severity of CVE-2026-70306 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.3.

2

How does CVE-2026-70306 affect Microsoft Office SharePoint?

CVE-2026-70306 allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing attacks over a network due to improper input neutralization during web page generation.

3

What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2026-70306?

Exploiting CVE-2026-70306 may result in unauthorized access to sensitive information or manipulation of user sessions.

4

How do I fix CVE-2026-70306?

To fix CVE-2026-70306, apply the latest security updates for Microsoft Office SharePoint as provided by Microsoft.

5

Is CVE-2026-70306 a cross-site scripting vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2026-70306 is classified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

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