What is CVE-2026-49168?
Although labeled as CVE-2026-49168, the text refers to CVE-2026-55040, a weak authentication vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint. It allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over the network. SharePoint administrators should apply the security update immediately.
Azərbaycanca: CVE-2026-49168 olaraq təqdim olunsa da, mətn CVE-2026-55040-a aiddir. Bu, Microsoft SharePoint-də şəbəkə üzərindən autentifikasiya zəifliyidir və icazəsiz şəxsə təhlükəsizlik funksiyasını keçməyə imkan verir. SharePoint administratorları dərhal təhlükəsizlik yeniləməsini tətbiq etməlidirlər.
Related CVEs
link basis: same weakness class CWE-287; shared vendor: Microsoft
FAQ2
Which CVE does the vulnerability mentioned in the CVE-2026-49168 context actually refer to?
Although labeled as CVE-2026-49168, the text actually refers to CVE-2026-55040.
What can an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2026-55040?
This vulnerability allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over the network.
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