Description
Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an authorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.
Published: 2026-10-13
Score: 7.3 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Cross‑Site Scripting leading to spoofing
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

Improper neutralization of user supplied input during web page generation in Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition allows a cross‑site scripting flaw. The vulnerability enables an authenticated attacker to inject malicious code that can spoof legitimate requests or messages over the network, potentially tricking users or services into believing the attacker is a trusted source.

Affected Systems

Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition is affected. No specific version numbers are listed in the current advisory, so all installed instances of this product should be considered vulnerable.

Risk and Exploitability

The formal CVSS score is 7.3, categorising the defect as high severity. The EPSS score is not available and the flaw is not listed in the CISA KEV catalogue. Because the flaw is a cross‑site scripting issue, the likely attack vector is a web request that an authorised user submits, such as publishing or editing a page. Exploitation would require the attacker to have valid credentials that give them permission to create or modify web pages, after which they can inject malicious content that will be rendered for other users and used to spoof legitimate activity.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 16, 2026 at 05:56 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‑2026‑88204.
  • If a patch cannot be applied immediately, restrict or remove the ability to edit or create custom web pages for authenticated users until the vulnerability is fixed.
  • Use a web application firewall or similar input validation controls to block potentially malicious scripts and mitigate the risk of cross‑site scripting until the formal fix is deployed.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 16, 2026 at 05:56 UTC.

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Advisories

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History

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +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 Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an authorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.
Title Microsoft Office SharePoint Spoofing Vulnerability
First Time appeared Microsoft
Microsoft sharepoint Server
Weaknesses CWE-79
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_server:*:*:*:*:subscription:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Microsoft
Microsoft sharepoint Server
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C'}


Subscriptions

Microsoft Sharepoint Server
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: microsoft

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-31T18:06:43.708Z

Reserved: 2026-09-09T22:01:13.385Z

Link: CVE-2026-88204

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-14T18:45:20.997Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-10-13T19:21:42.050

Modified: 2026-10-14T19:58:02.017

Link: CVE-2026-88204

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-17T16:00:10Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-79

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')