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CVE-2026-55040

9.1 critical exploit ×5 Published

Weak authentication in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

Fix

Public exploits 5

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CISA KEV required action · due 2026-08-21

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.

Added to the catalog 2026-08-18. CISA KEV

Patch, vendor advisory and mitigation references on NVD 1

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Change history 1

  1. First seenCVSS 9.1 · microsoftNVD modified 2026-10-28 20:05

Affected (CPE criteria) 0

NVD has not attached CPE configurations yet.

References 1