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# Critical SharePoint RCE flaw exploited to steal machine keys

**Source:** Unknown  
**Published:** July 21, 2026  
**Original:** https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-sharepoint-rce-flaw-exploited-to-steal-machine-keys/  

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## Overview

Hackers are actively exploiting the critical CVE-2026-50522 vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint to steal machine keys and maintain access even after affected servers are patched. [...]

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