CVE-2026-62837
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Relative Path Traversal in Microsoft Office SharePoint

Publication date: 2026-08-11

Last updated on: 2026-08-11

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description
Relative path traversal in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network.

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Published
2026-08-11
Last Modified
2026-08-11
Generated
2026-08-11
AI Q&A
2026-08-11
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-62837
EUVD
EUVD-2026-56294

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Vendor Product Version / Range
microsoft office_sharepoint *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-23 The product uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize sequences such as ".." that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a relative path traversal in Microsoft Office SharePoint. It allows an authorized attacker to access and disclose sensitive information over a network by manipulating file paths.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to read unauthorized files or data stored on the SharePoint server, potentially exposing sensitive information such as documents or user data.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data exposure, violating compliance requirements for data protection such as GDPR or HIPAA, which mandate strict controls over sensitive information.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for SharePoint as soon as possible to patch the relative path traversal vulnerability.

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