CVE-2026-21511: Microsoft Outlook Spoofing Vulnerability

Published Feb 10, 2026
·
Updated

Deserialization of untrusted data in Microsoft Office Outlook allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.

Other sources

Microsoft Outlook Spoofing Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

45 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft Office=2019
Microsoft Office=2019
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel=2021
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel=2021
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel Macos=2021
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel=2024
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel=2024
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel Macos=2024
Microsoft SharePoint Server<16.0.19127.20518
Microsoft SharePoint Server=2016
Microsoft SharePoint Server=2019
Microsoft Word=2016
Microsoft Word=2016
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Office 2019 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft Office 2019 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016
Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2024
Microsoft Word 2016
Microsoft Word 2016
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019<16.0.10417.20097
16.0.10417.20097
Microsoft Office 2019 for 32-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016<16.0.5539.1002
16.0.5539.1002
Microsoft Word 2016<16.0.5539.1002
16.0.5539.1002
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office 2019 for 64-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 64-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2024<16.106.26020821
16.106.26020821
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021<16.106.26020821
16.106.26020821
Microsoft Word 2016<16.0.5539.1002
16.0.5539.1002
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 32-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 64-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 32-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition<16.0.19127.20518
16.0.19127.20518

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.0.10417.20097Patch KB5002836
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.0.5539.1002Patch KB5002840
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.0.5539.1002Patch KB5002839
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.106.26020821
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.0.19127.20518Patch KB5002833

Event History

Feb 10, 2026
CVE Published
via Microsoft·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·04:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·04:00 PM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:51 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:51 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-21511?

CVE-2026-21511 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow spoofing attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-21511?

To fix CVE-2026-21511, ensure that you apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected products.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-21511?

CVE-2026-21511 affects multiple Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Word, and SharePoint Server across various editions.

4

Can CVE-2026-21511 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2026-21511 can be exploited by an unauthorized attacker over the network to perform spoofing.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-21511?

CVE-2026-21511 is a spoofing vulnerability caused by the deserialization of untrusted data in Microsoft Office Outlook.

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