CISA Adds Exploited SharePoint RCE Zero-Day CVE-2026
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| CVE | Vulnerability | CVSS | EPSS | Flags | Affected | Exposure | Published |
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| CVE-2026-25089 | Unauthenticated OS Command Injection RCE in Fortinet FortiSandbox CVE-2026-25089 is an OS command injection flaw (CWE-78) in Fortinet FortiSandbox caused by improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to execute unauthorized commands by sending specifically crafted HTTP requests to the product. The flaw is network-exploitable with no privileges or user interaction required (CVSS 3.1 score of 9.8), meaning any reachable instance — hardware/VM appliance, FortiSandbox Cloud, or FortiSandbox PaaS — is exposed to system-level command execution. Successful exploitation carries high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability on the sandbox itself and can serve as a foothold into the surrounding network. Organizations running FortiSandbox 5.0.0–5.0.5, 4.4.0–4.4.8, or 4.2 (all versions), as well as FortiSandbox Cloud 5.0.4–5.0.5 and FortiSandbox PaaS 5.0.4–5.0.5, are affected. The vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild: CISA added it to the KEV catalog on 2026-07-16, EPSS assigns a 76.1% probability of exploitation within 30 days (100th percentile), and news coverage describes FortiSandbox bugs under active attack, though no public proof-of-concept is known. Do: Upgrade FortiSandbox to a release beyond the affected ranges — newer than 5.0.5, 4.4.8, and 4.2 — and update FortiSandbox Cloud and PaaS beyond 5.0.5, following Fortinet's PSIRT advisory for the exact fixed versions (not specified in this data). Until patched, restrict the FortiSandbox management interface from direct internet exposure and review appliance logs for signs of command-injection exploitation. Organizations subject to CISA's KEV requirements must apply vendor mitigations per BOD 26-04 timelines or discontinue cloud use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. | 9.8 | 76% | KEV |
| largelikely tens of thousands of deployments worldwide (10k–100k systems across appliance, VM, Cloud, and PaaS), with only a subset internet-exposed; exact install… | |
| CVE-2026-32201 | Improper Input Validation Spoofing Vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint Server Microsoft SharePoint Server contains an improper input validation flaw (CWE-20) that can be triggered by an unauthenticated, network-based attacker submitting crafted input to the server. Successful exploitation allows the attacker to perform spoofing over the network, impersonating a trusted user or source within SharePoint; detailed impact mechanics have not been published and no CVSS score or public proof-of-concept is available. Any organization running on-premises Microsoft SharePoint Server is potentially affected, and the available data does not specify affected version ranges. CISA added the vulnerability to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2026-04-14, indicating evidence of active exploitation, and EPSS assigns a 42.8% probability of exploitation within 30 days (99th percentile). Ransomware association is currently unknown. Do: Apply Microsoft's security updates for SharePoint Server per the vendor advisory as soon as possible, and identify your SharePoint Server versions and builds since specific affected ranges are not provided here. Given the KEV listing, federal agencies must apply the vendor mitigations, follow applicable BOD 22-01 cloud guidance, or discontinue use by the established deadline. Until patched, limit network exposure of SharePoint servers and review authentication and access logs for signs of impersonation or spoofing activity. | 6.5 | 43% | KEV |
| masslikely on the order of 100,000+ on-premises SharePoint Server installations, of which tens of thousands are directly internet-exposed | |
| CVE-2026-39808 | Unauthenticated OS Command Injection in Fortinet FortiSandbox 4.4 CVE-2026-39808 is an OS command injection flaw (CWE-78) in Fortinet FortiSandbox versions 4.4.0 through 4.4.8, caused by improper neutralization of special elements passed to OS commands. The vulnerability is network-reachable, requires no privileges or user interaction (CVSS 3.1: 9.8, AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N), though CISA's description does not specify the exact entry point that a remote unauthenticated attacker abuses to trigger it. Successful exploitation lets the attacker execute unauthorized code or commands on the appliance, with high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Any organization running FortiSandbox 4.4.0-4.4.8 is affected; these sandboxing appliances are typically deployed as add-ons to enterprise FortiGate security estates. The flaw was added to CISA's KEV on 2026-07-16, and press coverage describes critical FortiSandbox bugs coming under active attack, so in-the-wild exploitation should be assumed. Do: Upgrade all FortiSandbox appliances out of the affected 4.4.0-4.4.8 range to a fixed release per Fortinet's advisory, prioritizing internet-exposed units and complying with the CISA KEV required action (added 2026-07-16) and BOD 26-04 guidance. Until patched, restrict network access to the appliance's management and analysis interfaces and triage for signs of command execution such as unexpected processes or outbound connections. Confirm the specific fixed 4.4.x build in Fortinet's PSIRT advisory before scheduling upgrades. | 9.8 | 93% | KEV PoC |
| moderate≈1,000-10,000 deployed FortiSandbox appliances (est.), of which a low thousands are likely internet-exposed | |
| CVE-2026-45659 | Authenticated Deserialization RCE in Microsoft SharePoint Server (Actively Exploited) CVE-2026-45659 is a deserialization-of-untrusted-data vulnerability (CWE-502) in Microsoft SharePoint Server in which an authorized (authenticated, low-privilege) attacker can submit crafted serialized data over the network, with no user interaction required, to execute code on the server. Successful exploitation carries high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability within the SharePoint service context, giving attackers a foothold for follow-on activity, and CISA notes that ransomware use is known. Organizations running on-premises Microsoft SharePoint Server are affected; the source data lists no specific version ranges, and the CPE scope (sharepoint server) points to the on-premises product rather than the Microsoft-managed SharePoint Online service. The flaw was added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2026-07-01 after active exploitation, and its EPSS score of 76.1% (100th percentile) indicates a high probability of near-term exploitation. The CVE record lists no public proof-of-concept, though related reporting describes exploitation activity following a public PoC release for a SharePoint authentication bypass. Do: Apply Microsoft's current security updates for SharePoint Server following vendor instructions, prioritizing internet-facing servers, and comply with CISA BOD 26-04, which requires applying mitigations per vendor guidance (including the cited Forensics Triage Requirements) or discontinuing use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Because in-the-wild exploitation and ransomware use are confirmed, triage exposed servers for compromise: review IIS/SharePoint logs for unexpected authenticated requests, look for webshells or newly modified files in SharePoint web roots, and check for unusual child processes spawned by the SharePoint application pool. Given related reporting on an authentication-bypass PoC, also verify that any related SharePoint authentication-bypass patches are… | 8.8 | 76% | KEV ransomware |
| mass≈100,000 internet-exposed SharePoint Server deployments (order-of-magnitude estimate), with total users across on-premises deployments likely in the millions | |
| CVE-2026-56164 | Missing Authentication in Microsoft SharePoint Server Allows Privilege Escalation Microsoft SharePoint Server contains a missing authentication for critical function vulnerability (CWE-306) that lets an unauthenticated attacker elevate privileges over a network without valid credentials. The flaw is triggered when the affected SharePoint function is accessed remotely without any authentication check, allowing an attacker to gain higher privileges than intended. Successful exploitation could enable an attacker to take elevated actions within the SharePoint environment, potentially leading to further compromise of the server and its data. All organizations running on-premises Microsoft SharePoint Server are potentially affected, though specific versions have not yet been enumerated by Microsoft or CISA. The vulnerability was added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2026-07-14, indicating it is being actively exploited, and its EPSS score of 26.6% (98th percentile) reflects a high near-term exploitation risk. Do: Apply Microsoft's security updates for SharePoint Server as soon as they are available, and check Microsoft's advisory for the specific affected version ranges once published. In the meantime, restrict network access to SharePoint servers, especially for internet-facing instances, and verify whether your environment falls under CISA BOD 26-04 requirements given the KEV listing. Monitor for updated guidance from Microsoft and CISA, as exploitation is confirmed and patching urgency is high. | 9.8 | 27% | KEV |
| masspotentially millions of users and well over 100,000 exposed installations worldwide | |
| CVE-2026-58644 | Unauthenticated Deserialization RCE in Microsoft SharePoint Server CVE-2026-58644 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) deserialization-of-untrusted-data flaw (CWE-502) in Microsoft SharePoint Server that allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network. An attacker triggers it by sending crafted serialized data to the server, with no privileges or user interaction required, gaining code execution in the context of the SharePoint service. Any organization running on-premises SharePoint Server is affected, with highest risk for instances reachable from the internet or by untrusted network users. CISA added the flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2026-07-16, and contemporaneous headlines describe an exploited SharePoint zero-day, indicating active in-the-wild exploitation; EPSS assigns a roughly 16% probability of exploitation within 30 days (97th percentile). Fixes shipped in Microsoft's July 2026 Patch Tuesday release (621 CVEs total), while no public proof-of-concept for this specific CVE is documented. Do: Apply Microsoft's July 2026 Patch Tuesday security updates for SharePoint Server immediately, prioritizing internet-facing instances, as required for federal agencies under CISA BOD 26-04 and the KEV listing. If patching must be delayed, restrict network exposure to SharePoint per Microsoft/CISA mitigation guidance and assess each asset's internet exposure. Review SharePoint and web-server logs for signs of exploitation and enumerate all SharePoint Server installations in the environment to confirm coverage. | 9.8 | 16% | KEV |
| masson the order of 100,000+ on-prem SharePoint Server deployments, with tens of thousands likely internet-exposed (estimate) |
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Ravie LakshmananJul 17, 2026Vulnerability / Enterprise Security
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Thursday added a newly patched security flaw impacting Microsoft SharePoint Server to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, requiring Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies to apply the fixes by July 19, 2026.
The vulnerability in question is CVE-2026-58644 (CVSS score: 9.8), a critical deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability that allows an unauthorized attacker to execute arbitrary code.
"In a network-based attack, an attacker authenticated as at least a Site Owner, could write arbitrary code to inject and execute code remotely on the SharePoint Server," Microsoft said in an advisory released earlier this week.
Redmond noted that the vulnerability is remotely exploitable over the internet, warning that the attack complexity is low for two reasons -
- An attacker does not require significant prior knowledge of the system
- An attacker can achieve repeatable success with the payload against the vulnerable component
The vulnerability impacts the following versions -
- Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition
- Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019
- Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016
Patches for the flaw have been released as part of the Patch Tuesday updates released on July 14, 2026. Microsoft has since revised its bulletin to clarify that CVE-2026-58644 has been exploited in the wild, meaning the shortcoming was weaponized as a zero-day prior to the fixes becoming available.
The development comes as CISA warned of active exploitation of multiple SharePoint Server vulnerabilities, including CVE-2026-32201, CVE-2026-45659, CVE-2026-56164, and CVE-2026-58644, that could enable threat actors to gain unauthorized access to on-premises instances.
"These vulnerabilities affect all supported on-premises SharePoint Server versions (Subscription Edition, 2019, and 2016) and involve establishing remote code execution (RCE) and post-exploitation activities, such as stealing Internet Information Services (IIS) machine keys and performing deserialization techniques, to gain persistence and deploy malware," the federal cybersecurity watchdog noted.
CISA has outlined the following hardening measures to contain the threat -
- Apply the latest patches and security updates from Microsoft, verify they have been installed successfully, and shorten patching cycles when possible.
- Verify that Antimalware Scan Interface (AMSI) integration is enabled for each SharePoint web application.
- Scan for and remove intrusion artifacts, including machine key harvesting tools, before rotating IIS machine keys to avoid the theft of the keys.
- Establish tailored logging mechanisms to detect and monitor exploitation activities.
- Avoid exposing SharePoint Servers directly to the internet unless necessary.
- Block external access to SharePoint Central Administration, restrict farm and database communications to required systems, and review Microsoft's SharePoint Server security-hardening guidance for role-specific ports, services, and Web.config settings.
On Thursday, the agency also added two critical security flaws impacting Fortinet FortiSandbox (CVE-2026-25089 and CVE-2026-39808) to the KEV catalog, following reports of active exploitation. Federal agencies have until July 19, 2026, to update their instances to the latest supported versions.
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