Auth bypass in Microsoft Sharepoint Enterprise Server 2016
CVE-2026-56164
Missing authentication for critical function in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Vulnerability class: Broken Authentication
EPSS: 0.266 (97.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
Affected products
- Microsoft Sharepoint Enterprise Server 2016 — versions 16.0.0
- Microsoft Sharepoint Server 2019 — versions 16.0.0
- Microsoft Sharepoint Server Subscription Edition — versions 16.0.0
- Microsoft Sharepoint_server — versions 2016, 2019
Weakness classification (CWE)
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on . CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.
BOD 22-01 due date: .
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.
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- Microsoft SharePoint Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (vendor-advisory, patch, Vendor Advisory)
- 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (US Government Resource)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-56164?
- CVE-2026-56164 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Sharepoint Enterprise Server 2016, classified under Missing Authentication for Critical Function. CVSS score: 5.3/10. Published 2026-07-14.
- How severe is CVE-2026-56164?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.3 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2026-56164 known to be exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2026-56164 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2026-07-14), indicating it is being actively exploited. 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.