Description
Integer overflow or wraparound 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: Patch Now
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability is an integer overflow or wraparound that occurs within Microsoft Office SharePoint, enabling an attacker with authorized network access to execute arbitrary code. This flaw is identified as a heap-based buffer overflow (CWE-122) and an integer overflow (CWE-190). Successful exploitation would allow the attacker to run malicious code with the privileges of the SharePoint process, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.

Affected Systems

The affected product is Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition from Microsoft. No specific version information is listed in the CVE, so all installations of the subscription edition should be reviewed and updated as soon as possible.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 8.8, indicating a high level of severity. The EPSS score is not available, and the vulnerability is not listed in CISA’s KEV database. The attack requires an authorized user or a trusted network‑level attacker to initiate the exploit. While the lack of EPSS data does not preclude exploitation, the high CVSS indicates significant risk if unpatched, especially in environments where SharePoint is exposed to a wide network perimeter.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 14, 2026 at 09:54 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest Microsoft security update for SharePoint Server Subscription Edition that addresses CVE-2026-88163.
  • Restrict SharePoint Server access to a trusted internal network segment and enforce least‑privilege authentication policies.
  • Monitor SharePoint logs and network traffic for abnormal execution patterns following the patch and enforce a regular audit of server configurations.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 14, 2026 at 09:54 UTC.

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History

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Microsoft sharepoint Server Subscription Edition
Vendors & Products Microsoft sharepoint Server Subscription Edition

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 Integer overflow or wraparound 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
CWE-190
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 Sharepoint Server Subscription Edition
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: microsoft

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-31T18:10:48.395Z

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

Link: CVE-2026-88163

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-13T19:53:10.274Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-10-13T19:21:36.900

Modified: 2026-10-14T19:44:41.720

Link: CVE-2026-88163

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-15T22:00:15Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-122

    Heap-based Buffer Overflow

  • CWE-190

    Integer Overflow or Wraparound