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CRITICAL CISA KEV Actively Exploited

CVE-2026-20963

Microsoft SharePoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

4.9 %

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

active

SSVC status

Description

Deserialization of untrusted data in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
2026-03-18
Patch Due Date
2026-03-21
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

CVSS v3 Vector
3.1
Published
2026-01-13
Last Modified
2026-04-01

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-20963?

Deserialization of untrusted data in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Is CVE-2026-20963 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2026-20963 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 3/21/2026.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-20963?

CVE-2026-20963 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity), with vector string 3.1.

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