Known Exploited Vulnerability
9.8
CRITICAL CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-50522
Microsoft SharePoint Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability - [Actively Exploited]
Description

Deserialization of untrusted data in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

INFO

Published Date :

July 14, 2026, 5:17 p.m.

Last Modified :

July 23, 2026, 3:44 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No
CISA Notification
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)

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Description :

Microsoft SharePoint contains a deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability which could allow an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Required Action :

Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.

Known Ransomware Campaign Use:

Unknown

Notes :

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50522 ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-50522

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-50522 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Microsoft sharepoint_server
2 Microsoft sharepoint_enterprise_server_2016
3 Microsoft sharepoint_server_2016
4 Microsoft sharepoint_server_2019
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
CVSS 3.1 CRITICAL f38d906d-7342-40ea-92c1-6c4a2c6478c8
CVSS 3.1 CRITICAL [email protected]
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github

CVE-2026-50522 has a 5 public PoC/Exploit available at Github. Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2026-50522.

URL Resource
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50522 Patch Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-50522 US Government Resource
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-50522 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-50522 weaknesses.

We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

CVE-2026-50522 - Draft

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Born at : July 22, 2026, 1:04 a.m. This repo has been linked 2 different CVEs too.

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Born at : Jan. 10, 2026, 2:42 p.m. This repo has been linked 1 different CVEs too.

Hello World

Updated: 1 month ago
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Born at : Nov. 29, 2025, 11 a.m. This repo has been linked 1 different CVEs too.

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Updated: 1 month ago
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Born at : Jan. 20, 2023, 1:11 p.m. This repo has been linked 1 different CVEs too.

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Updated: 1 month ago
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Born at : Jan. 14, 2023, 11:38 a.m. This repo has been linked 1 different CVEs too.

Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-50522 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • Modified Analysis by [email protected]

    Jul. 23, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-50522 Types: US Government Resource
  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Jul. 23, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-50522', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'active'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-22T20:45:10.104482Z'} {'id': 'CVE-2026-50522', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'active'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-13T00:00:00+00:00'}
  • CVE CISA KEV Update by 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725

    Jul. 22, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Date Added 2026-07-22
    Added Due Date 2026-07-22
    Added Required Action 2026-07-22
    Added Vulnerability Name 2026-07-22
  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Jul. 22, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-50522', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-13T00:00:00+00:00'} {'id': 'CVE-2026-50522', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'active'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-22T20:45:10.104482Z'}
  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Jul. 22, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-50522
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Jul. 15, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_server:2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_server:2016:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_server:*:*:*:*:subscription:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 16.0.19725.20434
    Added Reference Type Microsoft Corporation: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50522 Types: Patch, Vendor Advisory
  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Jul. 15, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-50522', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-14T17:44:07.905626Z'} {'id': 'CVE-2026-50522', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-13T00:00:00+00:00'}
  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Jul. 14, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-50522', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-14T17:44:07.905626Z'}
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Jul. 14, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '16.0.0', 'lessThan': '16.0.5561.1001', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '16.0.0', 'lessThan': '16.0.10417.20175', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '16.0.0', 'lessThan': '16.0.19725.20434', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}]
    Added Description Deserialization of untrusted data in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-502
    Added Reference https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50522
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.