CVE-2026-45454
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Path Traversal in Microsoft Office SharePoint

Publication date: 2026-06-09

Last updated on: 2026-06-09

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description
Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.
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Published
2026-06-09
Last Modified
2026-06-09
Generated
2026-06-10
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2026-06-09
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microsoft office_sharepoint *
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CWE-22 The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory, also known as a 'path traversal' vulnerability, in Microsoft Office SharePoint.

It allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network by exploiting the way SharePoint handles file paths.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to remote code execution, meaning an attacker with authorized access can run malicious code on the affected system over the network.

This can compromise the confidentiality of data (as indicated by the CVSS score impact on confidentiality), potentially leading to unauthorized data access or manipulation.

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