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CVE-2026-45659

Microsoft SharePoint Server Deserialization of Untrusted Data

8.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)Used in ransomwareEPSS 2.70%
  1. Published22 May 2026
  2. Added to CISA KEV1 Jul 2026
  3. Remediation due4 Jul 2026
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

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

Added to KEV: 1 Jul 2026Federal remediation due: 4 Jul 2026Used in ransomware

Description

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

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Microsoft SharePoint Server2016 · 2019 · < 16.0.19725.20280

Remediation

Fixed in
Microsoft SharePoint Server≥ 16.0.19725.20280

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-45659 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2026-45659 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 1 Jul 2026. It has been used in ransomware campaigns.

How severe is CVE-2026-45659?

CVE-2026-45659 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 2.70% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-45659?

Affected products include Microsoft SharePoint Server.

How do I fix CVE-2026-45659?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Microsoft SharePoint Server 16.0.19725.20280 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.