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CVE-2026-50522

Microsoft SharePoint Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability

9.8 CRITICALActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 3.04%
  1. Published14 Jul 2026
  2. Added to CISA KEV22 Jul 2026
  3. Remediation due25 Jul 2026
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Microsoft SharePoint contains a deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability which could allow an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Added to KEV: 22 Jul 2026Federal remediation due: 25 Jul 2026

Description

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

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

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

Affected products

Microsoft SharePoint Server2016 · 2019 · < 16.0.19725.20434

Remediation

Fixed in
Microsoft SharePoint Server≥ 16.0.19725.20434

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-50522 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2026-50522 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 22 Jul 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-50522?

CVE-2026-50522 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 3.04% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-50522?

Affected products include Microsoft SharePoint Server.

How do I fix CVE-2026-50522?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Microsoft SharePoint Server 16.0.19725.20434 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.