CVE-2026-70332: CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Microsoft Microsoft SharePoint Online
Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-70332) in Microsoft SharePoint Online involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation, classified under CWE-79 (Cross-site Scripting) and CWE-918. It enables an attacker to conduct spoofing attacks remotely without privileges, requiring user interaction. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.6 (critical), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction needed, and complete impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to spoofing attacks that compromise user trust and potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected SharePoint Online environment. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the service, making it critical for organizations using SharePoint Online.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the update provided in the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-70332 to remediate this vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official patch.
CVE-2026-70332: CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Microsoft Microsoft SharePoint Online
Description
Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.6critical
Affected software
Microsoft
Microsoft SharePoint Online
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-70332) in Microsoft SharePoint Online involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation, classified under CWE-79 (Cross-site Scripting) and CWE-918. It enables an attacker to conduct spoofing attacks remotely without privileges, requiring user interaction. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.6 (critical), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction needed, and complete impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to spoofing attacks that compromise user trust and potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected SharePoint Online environment. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the service, making it critical for organizations using SharePoint Online.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the update provided in the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-70332 to remediate this vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official patch.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-04T00:04:56.036Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-70332","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6a752657bf8831d539809a6e
Added to database: 08/07/2026, 00:27:03 UTC
Last enriched: 08/14/2026, 14:10:32 UTC
Last updated: 09/20/2026, 10:01:34 UTC
Views: 180
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