CVE-2026-56164: Microsoft SharePoint Server Missing Authentication for Critical Function Vulnerability

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-56164?

sharepoint server: upgrade to 16.0.19725.20434. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-56164 being exploited?

Yes. CVE-2026-56164 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list, so treat it as patch-now.

Q: What does CVE-2026-56164 affect?

CVE-2026-56164 affects sharepoint server. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Missing authentication for critical function in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-56164?

Priority 74/100. Exploited in the wild (CISA KEV); Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

Patch now

MEDIUM 5.3EXPLOITEDREMOTEWATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-56164 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting sharepoint server, reported as exploited in the wild. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Missing authentication for critical function in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Why this priority

Exploited in the wild (CISA KEV)
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 37%)
CISA exploited list	Yes, fix due 2026-07-17
Weakness	CWE-306
Published	2026-07-14
Last modified	2026-07-14

Publisher (CNA): Microsoft Corporation · Vendor: microsoft

Last updated 2026-07-14 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-14Exploited Added to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list
2026-07-14 17:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-14 21:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified
2026-07-17Deadline CISA due date for US federal agencies to patch

microsoft sharepoint server UPGRADE

Affected: < 16.0.19725.20434 · 2016 · 2019

Fixed in: 16.0.19725.20434

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 16.0.19725.20434 (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.

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora 46 · gcl · FIXED · 2.7.1-12.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-ff383a759b · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-ff383a759b

Fedora ELN · mozjs140 · FIXED · 140.13.0-5.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-f7ed0026e0 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-f7ed0026e0

Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016 · KB5002891 · FIXED · 16.0.5561.1001 · KB5002891 · source

Install KB5002891 via Windows Update, then verify: Get-HotFix -Id KB5002891

Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019 · KB5002883 · FIXED · 16.0.10417.20175 · KB5002883 · source

Install KB5002883 via Windows Update, then verify: Get-HotFix -Id KB5002883

Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition · KB5002882 · FIXED · 16.0.19725.20434 · KB5002882 · source

Install KB5002882 via Windows Update, then verify: Get-HotFix -Id KB5002882

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

GitHub PoC: sentinel-aidefense/CVE-2026-56164-EXP (12 stars)
GitHub PoC: sam00/POC-CVE-2026-56164-exploit (2 stars)

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-56164?

sharepoint server: upgrade to 16.0.19725.20434. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-56164 being exploited?

Yes. CVE-2026-56164 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list, so treat it as patch-now.

What does CVE-2026-56164 affect?

CVE-2026-56164 affects sharepoint server. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Missing authentication for critical function in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

How urgent is CVE-2026-56164?

Priority 74/100. Exploited in the wild (CISA KEV); Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

Software pages

SharePoint vulnerabilities · Microsoft Office vulnerabilities

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References

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