CVE-2026-62827 Microsoft SharePoint Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

High 8.8 Published Updated

An authorized attacker can elevate privileges over the network due to improper authentication in Microsoft SharePoint Server.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-62827?

CVE-2026-62827 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Sharepoint Server, published on 11 Aug 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper authentication in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-62827?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Sharepoint Server.

How do I fix CVE-2026-62827?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-62827 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-62827 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-62827 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Sharepoint Server vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cw6m-53jc-774g.

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