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Microsoft Security Response CenterCVE-2026-62827

Microsoft SharePoint Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

CriticalVendor CVSS 8.8 / 10 1 CVE Published Aug 11, 2026 at 7:00 AM UTC

Summary

Improper authentication in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Products covered

  • Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016

  • Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019

  • Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition

Remediation

Install KB5002905. Install KB5002906. Install KB5002894. Install KB5002896. Install KB5002893.

Vendor-listed fixes

  • 16.0.5565.1001

  • 16.0.10417.20198

  • 16.0.19725.20522

CVEs in this advisory 1

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