Overview
CVE-2026-56164 has been added to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Published on July 14, 2026. Threat actors are actively exploiting this vulnerability in real-world attacks.
Missing authentication for critical function in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Threat Intelligence
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| CVE ID | CVE-2026-56164 |
| Severity | HIGH |
| CVSS Score | 0.0/10 |
| CISA KEV | ✅ Yes — Actively Exploited |
| KEV Date Added | July 14, 2026 |
| Remediation Deadline | July 17, 2026 |
| EPSS Score | 7.0% exploit probability |
| EPSS Percentile | Top 99% of all CVEs |
Why This Matters
This vulnerability has been added to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means threat actors are actively exploiting it in real-world attacks.
Federal agencies are required to remediate by July 17, 2026. All organizations should treat this deadline as a strong recommendation.
CISA Notes: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2026-56164 ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-56164
Recommended Actions
- Verify exposure — Determine if your environment uses the affected software.
- Apply patches — Update to the latest version as soon as a fix is available.
- Monitor for compromise — Check logs for unusual activity.
- Meet the deadline — CISA recommends remediation by July 17, 2026.
References
CVE data aggregated from the National Vulnerability Database (NVD), CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, and FIRST EPSS. Analysis updated as new intelligence becomes available. Last updated: 2026-07-14.