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 involves improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands within Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016, enabling an authorized attacker to perform SQL injection attacks. Successful exploitation could lead to remote code execution with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is tracked as CWE-89 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8. A patch is available to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
An authorized attacker can exploit this SQL injection vulnerability to execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially compromising the affected SharePoint server's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could lead to unauthorized data access, modification, or disruption of service.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available for Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016 to remediate this vulnerability. It is strongly recommended to apply the official update from Microsoft promptly to mitigate the risk. Since this is not a cloud service, remediation depends on the customer applying the patch. There are no known exploits in the wild, but timely patching is advised.
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.
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands within Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016, enabling an authorized attacker to perform SQL injection attacks. Successful exploitation could lead to remote code execution with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is tracked as CWE-89 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8. A patch is available to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
An authorized attacker can exploit this SQL injection vulnerability to execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially compromising the affected SharePoint server's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could lead to unauthorized data access, modification, or disruption of service.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available for Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016 to remediate this vulnerability. It is strongly recommended to apply the official update from Microsoft promptly to mitigate the risk. Since this is not a cloud service, remediation depends on the customer applying the patch. There are no known exploits in the wild, but timely patching is advised.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-04T20:04:16.339Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69668ae5a60475309f9ae22f
Added to database: 1/13/2026, 6:11:49 PM
Last enriched: 4/3/2026, 12:51:38 PM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 9:08:24 AM
Views: 104
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