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CVE-2026-56164

Microsoft · SharePoint Server · Microsoft SharePoint Server Missing Authentication for Critical Function Vulnerability

Published · Added to CISA KEV
CVSS5.3
Severitymedium
WeaknessCWE-306
EPSS1.0%62.6th percentile
Exploited3 KEV sources
Ransomware useUnknown
Federal fix dueJul 17, 2026

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

patch window

Called exploited the same day it was disclosed.

Measured from the CVE publication date to the earliest of 3 KEV catalogues that list it.

The life of this vulnerability

  1. CVE published
  2. First KEV listingsame day
  3. Last sighting37d

Gaps are compressed to equal steps. The elapsed time is printed under each.

Which catalogues call it exploited

Sources3 of 3
Listings differ by0 d
Strongest claimconfirmed

3 catalogues list it. CIRCL aggregates the others and is shown but not counted.

Public exploitation evidence

12 public reports collected from VulnCheck and CIRCL, first on Jul 14, 2026. Each links to its original source. We have not verified them.

Description

Missing authentication for critical function in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Required action (CISA)

Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.

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