CRITICAL CISA KEV

CVE-2026-55040

CVSS v3

9.1

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

0.7%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

Weak authentication in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
8/18/2026
Patch Due Date
8/21/2026
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

CVSS v3 Vector
3.1
Published
7/14/2026
Last Modified
7/15/2026

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-55040?

Weak authentication in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

Is CVE-2026-55040 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2026-55040 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 8/21/2026.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-55040?

CVE-2026-55040 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL severity), with vector string 3.1.

Is CVE-2026-55040 affecting your environment?

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