CVE-2026-102861: Missing authorization in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-102861?

sharepoint server: upgrade to 16.0.20326.20190. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-102861 being exploited?

CVE-2026-102861 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-102861 affect?

CVE-2026-102861 affects sharepoint server. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Missing authorization in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-102861?

Priority 50/100. High severity; On your watchlist

This month

HIGH 8.8WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-102861 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting sharepoint server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Missing authorization in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 43%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2026-10-13
Last modified	2026-10-14

Publisher (CNA): Microsoft Corporation · Vendor: microsoft

Last updated 2026-10-14 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-10-13 19:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-14 19:45 UTCUpdated Record last modified

microsoft sharepoint server UPGRADE

Affected: < 16.0.20326.20190

Fixed in: 16.0.20326.20190

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy sharepoint-server || rpm -q sharepoint-server || sharepoint-server --version

2. UPGRADE to 16.0.20326.20190 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade sharepoint-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade sharepoint-server

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-102861?

sharepoint server: upgrade to 16.0.20326.20190. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-102861 being exploited?

CVE-2026-102861 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-102861 affect?

CVE-2026-102861 affects sharepoint server. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Missing authorization in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

How urgent is CVE-2026-102861?

Priority 50/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Software pages

SharePoint vulnerabilities · Microsoft Office vulnerabilities

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