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RCE via SQL injection in Microsoft Office SharePoint (CVE-2026-20947)

IdentifiersCVE-2026-20947CWE-89· Improper Neutralization of Special…

CVE-2026-20947 is a SQL injection vulnerability in Microsoft Office SharePoint caused by improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command. An authenticated (authorized) attacker with low privileges can craft improperly sanitized SQL queries that are processed by SharePoint, enabling code execution over the network (CVSS v3.1: AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

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Impact

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An authorized attacker may be able to leverage SQL injection in SharePoint to achieve remote code execution over the network. The issue is also described as enabling reading, modifying, and deleting sensitive data in SharePoint’s database, implying high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Mitigation

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Remediation

Patch, then assume compromise.

Apply Microsoft’s security update for CVE-2026-20947 as provided in the MSRC Update Guide (https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-20947).
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Microsoft CorporationSharepoint Serverapplication
Microsoft CorporationSharepoint Server 2016application
Microsoft CorporationSharepoint Server 2019application

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