Tag: sharepoint vulnerability
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SharePoint Flaw CVE-2026-50522 Sees Active Exploitation After PoC Release
Attackers are actively exploiting a critical SharePoint vulnerability, CVE-2026-50522, using a single request to gain persistent access by pulling SharePoint machine keys. This flaw, patched by Microsoft in July, has a CVSS score of 9.8 and allows attackers to inject and execute code remotely on the SharePoint Server.
CISA Flags SharePoint Flaw as Exploitable
Microsoft initially downplayed the risk of a SharePoint vulnerability, saying exploitation was less likely, but the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has since escalated the flaw to its list of known exploited vulnerabilities. This move signals a heightened sense of urgency for organizations to address the potentially critical issue.