CVE-2026-35436: Microsoft Office Click-To-Run Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published May 12, 2026
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Updated

Microsoft Office Click-To-Run Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Other sources

Use after free in Microsoft Office allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Microsoft

Affected Software

24 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 32-bit editions
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 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Office 2019 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Office 2019 for 64-bit editions
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=2024
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel=2024
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 32-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise<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 2024 for 64-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office 2019 for 64-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise<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 Office 2019 for 32-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases

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 https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases

Event History

May 12, 2026
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:59 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-35436?

CVE-2026-35436 has a severity rating of high, with a score of 8.8.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-35436?

To fix CVE-2026-35436, ensure that you apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2026-35436?

CVE-2026-35436 affects various versions of Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel and Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-35436?

CVE-2026-35436 is classified as an Elevation of Privilege vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2026-35436 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2026-35436 requires local access, meaning an attacker must be on the machine to exploit this vulnerability.

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