CVE-2026-69716: CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in Microsoft Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition
Description
CVE-2026-69716 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition. It allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network by exploiting improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands. The vulnerability affects versions from 16.0.0 up to but not including 16.0.20326.20094. An official fix is available from Microsoft.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Microsoft
Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-69716) involves improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands (CWE-89) within Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition. An authorized attacker can exploit this SQL injection flaw to elevate privileges remotely over a 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. The vulnerability affects versions >=16.0.0 and <16.0.20326.20094. Microsoft has published an official fix for this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges on the affected SharePoint server, potentially leading to full compromise of the system. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity as indicated by the CVSS score of 8.8.
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-2026-69716 to remediate this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-03T21:35:55.263Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69716","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6aa04522acd9273b49fa9871
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 17:25:54 UTC
Last enriched: 10/16/2026, 21:29:52 UTC
Last updated: 10/23/2026, 15:10:14 UTC
Views: 30
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