CVE-2026-66808: Deserialization of untrusted data in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an authorized attacker to execute code

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-66808?

sharepoint server: upgrade to 16.0.19725.20522. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-66808 being exploited?

CVE-2026-66808 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-2026-66808 affect?

CVE-2026-66808 affects sharepoint server. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Deserialization of untrusted data in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-66808?

Priority 56/100. High severity; On your watchlist

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HIGH 8.8WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-66808 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.

Deserialization of untrusted data in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an authorized attacker to execute code 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	2.0% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-502
Published	2026-08-11
Last modified	2026-08-13

Publisher (CNA): Microsoft Corporation · Vendor: microsoft

Last updated 2026-08-13 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-08-11 17:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-08-13 13:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

microsoft sharepoint server UPGRADE

Affected: < 16.0.19725.20522 · 2016 · 2019

Fixed in: 16.0.19725.20522

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 16.0.19725.20522 (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 · KB5002905 · FIXED · 16.0.5565.1001 · KB5002905 · source

Install KB5002905 via Windows Update, then verify: Get-HotFix -Id KB5002905

Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016 · KB5002906 · FIXED · 16.0.5565.1001 · KB5002906 · source

Install KB5002906 via Windows Update, then verify: Get-HotFix -Id KB5002906

Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019 · KB5002894 · FIXED · 16.0.10417.20198 · KB5002894 · source

Install KB5002894 via Windows Update, then verify: Get-HotFix -Id KB5002894

Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019 · KB5002896 · FIXED · 16.0.10417.20198 · KB5002896 · source

Install KB5002896 via Windows Update, then verify: Get-HotFix -Id KB5002896

Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition · KB5002893 · FIXED · 16.0.19725.20522 · KB5002893 · source

Install KB5002893 via Windows Update, then verify: Get-HotFix -Id KB5002893

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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-2026-66808?

sharepoint server: upgrade to 16.0.19725.20522. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-66808 being exploited?

CVE-2026-66808 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-2026-66808 affect?

CVE-2026-66808 affects sharepoint server. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Deserialization of untrusted data in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.

How urgent is CVE-2026-66808?

Priority 56/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Software pages

SharePoint vulnerabilities · Microsoft Office vulnerabilities

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