July 14, 2026 · Applied Cybernetics Group
CVE-2026-56164 — Microsoft SharePoint Server
Microsoft SharePoint Server Missing Authentication for Critical Function Vulnerability
- Added to KEV
2026-07-14- Federal due date
2026-07-17- Vendor
- Microsoft
- Product
- SharePoint Server
- EPSS
- 97.9th percentile (score 0.266, as of
2026-09-16) - NVD CVSS v3.1
- 5.3 (MEDIUM)
- Ransomware use
- Unknown
- Upstream
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-56164
CISA short description
Microsoft SharePoint contains a missing authentication for critical function vulnerability that allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges 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.
NVD description
Missing authentication for critical function in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.