CVE-2026-50522 Microsoft SharePoint Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability

Exploited in the wild Critical 9.8 Published Updated

An unauthorized attacker can execute arbitrary code remotely via unsafe deserialization in Microsoft SharePoint Server.

Exploited in the wild
Since 22 Jul 2026
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-50522?

CVE-2026-50522 is a critical unsafe deserialization vulnerability in Microsoft Sharepoint Server, published on 14 Jul 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

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

Weakness: CWE-502

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-50522?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Sharepoint Server.

How do I fix CVE-2026-50522?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-50522 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 25 Jul 2026.

Upgrade, and only deserialise data from trusted sources or with an allow-list of types. More about Unsafe deserialization.

Is CVE-2026-50522 being exploited?

Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2026-50522 in the wild since at least 22 Jul 2026.

Public exploit code: 5 proofs of concept on GitHub.

All Microsoft Sharepoint Server vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-ww8x-9jc5-9v7f.

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