How severe is CVE-2026-20947?

CVE-2026-20947 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-20947 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 19% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-20947?

CVE-2026-20947 primarily affects Microsoft Sharepoint Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-20947?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-20947 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-20947 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-2119.

When was CVE-2026-20947 published?

CVE-2026-20947 was published on 2026-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-20947

CVE-2026-20947 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Sharepoint Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 19% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 19% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-2119
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Microsoft Sharepoint Server
Published: 2026-01-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-20947?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2026-20947?: CVE-2026-20947 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-20947 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 19% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-20947?: CVE-2026-20947 primarily affects Microsoft Sharepoint Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-20947?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-20947 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-20947 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-2119.
When was CVE-2026-20947 published?: CVE-2026-20947 was published on 2026-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-20947

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_server:*:*:*:*:subscription:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_server:2016:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_server:2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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