CVE-2026-20947: CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in Microsoft Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016
Improper neutralization of special elements used in an sql command ('sql injection') in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-20947) involves improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands within Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016. It enables an attacker with authorized access to execute arbitrary code remotely over the network. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required. Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected SharePoint server. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users should apply the security update provided in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-20947 to remediate this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-20947: CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in Microsoft Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016
Description
Improper neutralization of special elements used in an sql command ('sql injection') in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Microsoft
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016
Microsoft
Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019
Microsoft
Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-20947) involves improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands within Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016. It enables an attacker with authorized access to execute arbitrary code remotely over the network. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required. Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected SharePoint server. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users should apply the security update provided in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-20947 to remediate this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-04T20:04:16.339Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-20947","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 69668ae5a60475309f9ae22f
Added to database: 01/13/2026, 18:11:49 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 23:53:58 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 22:25:47 UTC
Views: 196
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