Remote arbitrary code execution affecting Microsoft SharePoint Server
A critical vulnerability affecting Microsoft SharePoint Server would allow an unauthenticated attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code on affected systems.
Description
Technical context and vulnerability details
Microsoft SharePoint Server is a collaborative platform for document management and business portals, deployed in a professional environment in its locally installed version (on-premises). This product is affected by a vulnerability labeled CVE-2026-58644 resulting from untrusted data deserialization. Exploitation of this vulnerability would allow an unauthenticated attacker to make a specially crafted request to the server to remotely execute arbitrary code with application privileges on the affected system. It is classified critical with a severity score of 9.8 according to CVSS V3.1.
Potential Risks & Impact
Potential consequences upon exploitation
- Remote Arbitrary Code Execution;
- Compromise of system integrity;
- Data privacy breach;
- Breach of data availability;
Affected systems
Products, components and targeted versions
- Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016;
- Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019;
- Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition;
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:
- Immediately apply security updates released by Microsoft as part of July 2026 Patch Tuesday for affected SharePoint Server products;
- Restrict the exposure of SharePoint servers on the Internet to only strictly necessary access;
- Check affected servers for signs of compromise (unknown files, user accounts, or scheduled tasks);
Sources & External Links
Vendor security advisories and documentation
Advisory Specifications
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