IRONSMITHINTEL
CRITICALCVSS9.8
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Actively Exploited
|CISA KEV|CVE-2026-20963|Auth: none — unauthenticated|Reboot: required|Manual only

KB5002822: Windows Server Security Update (January 2026)

Microsoft SharePoint contains a deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability that allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Published Jan 13, 2026 · Updated May 16, 2026
Why patchRisk explained in plain English
Worst-case scenarioIf unpatched

A remote attacker, without authentication, can achieve full data confidentiality loss, arbitrary modification of data, complete denial of service or system unavailability. Federal agencies are required to remediate by 2026-03-21 under CISA BOD 22-01.

How the attack worksNo clicks needed

This is a Deserialization of Untrusted Data (CWE-502) vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint. Deserialization of untrusted data in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network. Exploitation requires remote network access, low attack complexity, no authentication required, and no user interaction required.

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Phishing link

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Malicious file

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Server compromised

Am I affected?Quick check

Probably yes if any of these apply:

●SharePoint Administrators
●IT Security
●Running sharepoint server: v < 16.0.19127.20442, 2016, 2019
Fixed inKB5002822, KB5002825, KB5002828 (applies to 3 product versions) — build 16.0.10417.20083, 16.0.19127.20442+
Real-world incidentsWhat we've seen

CISA added this CVE to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2026-03-18 based on evidence of active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies required to remediate by 2026-03-21.

How to patch

Manual download

For air-gapped servers or out-of-band deployment. Microsoft Update Catalog returns every OS-version variant of this update.

↗ Microsoft Update CatalogKB5002822

Manual remediation steps

Apply the Microsoft Security Update

Microsoft has released an official security update that fixes this vulnerability.

Required KB Updates

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    KB5002822 — https://support.microsoft.com/help/5002822
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    KB5002825 — https://support.microsoft.com/help/5002825
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    KB5002828 — https://support.microsoft.com/help/5002828

Supersedes: KB5002815, KB5002816, KB5002821

Affected Products

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    Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016
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    Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019
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    Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition

Fixed Build Numbers

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    16.0.10417.20083
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    16.0.19127.20442
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    16.0.5535.1001

Installation Methods

Windows Update (recommended)

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Settings → Windows Update → Check for updates
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The security update is offered if your system is in scope
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Restart when prompted (may or may not be required for this update)

Microsoft Update Catalog (manual download)

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Open https://catalog.update.microsoft.com
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Search for KB5002822
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Download the package matching your OS architecture and Windows build
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Run the .msu installer with administrator privileges
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Restart when prompted

WSUS / SCCM / Intune

Approve KB5002822 for the affected products in your update management console.

Microsoft Download Center Links

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    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=108517
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    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=108518
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    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=108525

Verification

Confirm the update is installed:

Get-HotFix | Where-Object { $_.HotFixID -in @('KB5002822','KB5002825','KB5002828') }

References

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    Microsoft Security Response Center: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-20963
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    KB article: https://support.microsoft.com/help/5002822
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    KB article: https://support.microsoft.com/help/5002825
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    KB article: https://support.microsoft.com/help/5002828
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    NVD entry: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-20963
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    CISA KEV: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-20963

Discovery Credit

Anonymous, f7d8c52bec79e42795cf15888b85cbad

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References

↗ CVE-2026-20963↗ MSRC Advisory↗ NVD↗ KBKB5002822