CVE entry · CVE-2026-45659
CVE-2026-45659: Microsoft SharePoint Server Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability
Microsoft SharePoint Server contains a deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability which allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.
- Actively exploited: added to CISA’s KEV catalog on July 1, 2026.
- Used by ransomware, according to CISA.
- Remediation deadline for US federal agencies: July 4, 2026.
Description from CISA’s KEV catalog.
What to do
- Check whether your estate includes Microsoft SharePoint Server, including internet-facing devices.
- Apply the vendor’s patch or mitigations (references below). Failing that, isolate the product or stop using it, as CISA requires of US federal agencies.
- An exploited vulnerability has often been used before it was fixed: look for signs of compromise, especially on internet-facing devices.
References
- Vendor advisory or reference cited by CISA (msrc.microsoft.com)
- NVD entry (NIST)
- CISA KEV catalog
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Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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