Improper input validation in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/08/13/microsoft-sharepoint-cve-2026-55040-poc-exploit/
https://www.securityweek.com/sharepoint-vulnerability-exploited-shortly-after-poc-release/
https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/08/12/august-2026-patch-tuesday-cve-2026-68820/
https://thehackernews.com/2026/08/researchers-disclose-ai-assisted.html
https://thehackernews.com/2026/08/microsoft-patches-398-flaws-including.html
Published: 2026-08-11
Updated: 2026-08-13
Base Score: 7.6
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Severity: High
Base Score: 8.1
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Severity: High
EPSS: 0.01122
Tenable Research has classified this CVE under the following Vulnerability Watch classification, which includes active and historical (inactive) classifications. You can learn more about these classifications on our blog.
Vulnerability of Interest