CVE-2026-109472: Microsoft Office SharePoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2026-109472 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Office SharePoint, rated Important by Microsoft, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). An attacker can exploit it remotely over the network, with low privileges and without user interaction. Microsoft has not reported exploitation in the wild and rates exploitation as less likely. Microsoft released the fix on 10 November 2026 in the November 2026 Patch Tuesday, delivered through 1 security update (KB5002945). It affects 1 product in 1 product family (Microsoft Office).
Key facts
- CVE ID
- CVE-2026-109472
- Severity
- High CVSS 8.8
- Microsoft severity
- Important
- Impact
- Remote Code Execution
- Exploited in the wild
- No
- Publicly disclosed
- No
- Exploitation likelihood
- Less Likely
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Released
- Last updated
- Patch Tuesday
- November 2026 Patch Tuesday
- Product families
- Microsoft Office
CVSS score and vector
Microsoft scores CVE-2026-109472 at 8.8 (temporal 7.7) using CVSS 3.1. Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Attack vector | Network |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges required | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| Scope | Unchanged |
| Confidentiality impact | High |
| Integrity impact | High |
| Availability impact | High |
| Exploit code maturity | Unproven |
| Remediation level | Official fix |
| Report confidence | Confirmed |
Description
Deserialization of untrusted data in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Frequently asked questions (Microsoft)
Is the Preview Pane an attack vector for this vulnerability?
No, the Preview Pane is not an attack vector.
How could an attacker exploit this vulnerability?
An authenticated attacker with low-level access to an affected server could send a specially crafted request to execute code on the server. User interaction is not required.
Affected products (1)
Microsoft Office
| Product | Security update | Type | Fixed build | Restart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition | KB5002945 | Security Update | 16.0.20326.20278 |
Security updates (1)
- KB5002945 (Security Update)
Acknowledgments
- MEOW
Revision history
| Version | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | Information published. |