CVE intelligenceCISA KEV

CVE-2026-50522

Microsoft SharePoint Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability

Published Jul 14, 2026Sources checked Nov 12, 2026

9.8CRITICALCVSS out of 10

What this means

Actively exploited

CISA lists CVE-2026-50522 in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which means exploitation has been observed. The entry applies to Microsoft SharePoint.

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.

What to do next

Remediation and response

Microsoft Security Response Center guidance

Vendor revision: Jul 14, 2026

Install KB5002891. Install KB5002883. Install KB5002882.

Vendor-listed releases

16.0.5561.1001
16.0.10417.20175
16.0.19725.20434

CISA KEVListedObserved exploitation

EPSS3.0%Estimated 30-day exploitation probability

Ransomware useNot markedCISA KEV ransomware field

Threat actors1Source-linked actor relationships

Overview

What is CVE-2026-50522?

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

Source: NVD

CISA says: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.CISA catalog due date Jul 25, 2026