Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Published: 2026-10-13
Score: 8.8 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Code Execution
Action: Apply Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

A heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server Subscription Edition enables an authorized attacker to run arbitrary code via network requests. The flaw can compromise the integrity and confidentiality of the system, giving the attacker control over the SharePoint server and potentially wider network resources. The weakness is a classic offset-based overflow, allowing exploitation by sending crafted payloads that overwrite critical memory structures.

Affected Systems

Affected vendees include Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition. No specific version numbers are disclosed, so all current installations that have not applied the latest Microsoft release are potentially vulnerable.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 8.8 indicates high severity, and the lack of a public EPSS score means the exploitation likelihood is currently unknown. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, but an authorized attacker with network access to SharePoint can trigger the overflow. Since the flaw requires authenticated or otherwise authorized access, it is most likely exploited by insiders or compromised accounts, but remote exploitation remains a risk once authentication is achieved.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 16, 2026 at 06:03 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest Microsoft SharePoint Server security update from the Microsoft Security Response Center
  • Restrict SharePoint administrative accounts and enforce least‑privilege principles to limit which users can exploit the vulnerability
  • Enable and enforce security mechanisms such as Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) and Data Execution Prevention (DEP) on the affected servers to reduce the success rate of buffer‑overflow exploits

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 16, 2026 at 06:03 UTC.

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History

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Title Microsoft Office SharePoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First Time appeared Microsoft
Microsoft sharepoint Server
Weaknesses CWE-122
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_server:*:*:*:*:subscription:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Microsoft
Microsoft sharepoint Server
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, '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'}


Subscriptions

Microsoft Sharepoint Server
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: microsoft

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-31T18:06:35.297Z

Reserved: 2026-09-09T21:58:19.187Z

Link: CVE-2026-88155

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-13T19:53:49.551Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-10-13T19:21:35.590

Modified: 2026-10-14T19:44:38.500

Link: CVE-2026-88155

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-23T18:00:13Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-122

    Heap-based Buffer Overflow