Rapid7 Analysis: Microsoft SharePoint JWT Token Authentication Bypass (CVE-2026-55040)
Rapid7's analysis of SharePoint auth bypass CVE-2026-55040 includes a PoC for unauthenticated admin-level operations.
Rapid7 and Microsoft disclosed CVE-2026-55040, an authentication bypass in Microsoft SharePoint, on July 14, 2026. The flaw stems from multiple issues in SharePoint's JWT token validation pipeline, allowing a remote unauthenticated attacker to bypass authentication and perform operations as a site user or administrator. Rapid7 has now published a technical analysis and a proof-of-concept script, based on SharePoint Server Subscription Edition.
Rapid7 Analysis: Microsoft SharePoint Remote Code Execution (CVE-2026-63520)
Rapid7 published technical analysis of CVE-2026-63520, a remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint.
Rapid7 released an analysis covering CVE-2026-63520, a remote code execution flaw affecting Microsoft SharePoint. SharePoint is widely deployed in enterprise environments, making exposed, unpatched servers a likely target for exploitation. Defenders should consult the Rapid7 write-up for exposure checks and patch guidance. The available text does not confirm active exploitation at this time.