SQL Injection in Microsoft Sharepoint Enterprise Server 2016

CVE-2026-20947

Improper neutralization of special elements used in an sql command ('sql injection') in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Vulnerability class: SQL Injection

Published · last modified .

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

EPSS exploit prediction

EPSS: 0.188 (97.2th percentile), scored .

Moderate probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — watch for active exploitation reports. 97th percentile — 97.2% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.

EPSS trend (30 days)EPSS over the last 30 days for CVE-2026-20947: held from 0.186 to 0.188.

EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.186 · newest: 0.188 · change: +0.002

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-20947?
CVE-2026-20947 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Sharepoint Enterprise Server 2016, classified under SQL Injection. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-01-13.
How severe is CVE-2026-20947?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.