# CVE-2026-120002

Privilege escalation in Microsoft SharePoint via incorrect authorization.

- Page: https://www.vulneraibility.com/cve/CVE-2026-120002
- CVSS: 9.9
- Known exploited: not in CISA KEV as of our last sync
- EPSS: 0.86% (percentile 59.0)
- CISA SSVC: exploitation none, automatable no, technical impact total (assessed 2026-11-10)
- Weakness: CWE-863
- Published: 2026-11-10

## Affected versions

- Microsoft Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition: affected >= 16.0.0 and < 16.0.20326.20278

A version outside these ranges is not a statement that it is unaffected.

## Impact

Authenticated attacker can escalate privileges over the network in SharePoint, potentially gaining elevated/admin access and enabling lateral movement.

## Action

Immediate action required

## Recommendation

Apply Microsoft security update immediately; restrict access and monitor SharePoint logs.

## References

- [patch] https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-120002

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