CVE-2026-55036: Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jul 14, 2026
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Updated

Buffer over-read in Microsoft Office Excel allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

Other sources

Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

— Microsoft

Affected Software

28 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 64-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2024<16.111.26071215
16.111.26071215
Microsoft Office 365 for Mac<16.111.26071215
16.111.26071215
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 32-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 32-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Excel 2016<16.0.5561.1001
16.0.5561.1001
Microsoft Excel 2016<16.0.5561.1001
16.0.5561.1001
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 Online Server<16.0.10417.20175
16.0.10417.20175
Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021<16.111.26071215
16.111.26071215
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office 2019 for 32-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
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft Excel=2016
Microsoft Excel=2016
Microsoft Microsoft 365 Macos
Microsoft Office 2019
Microsoft Office 2019
Microsoft Office 2021
Microsoft Office 2021
Microsoft Office 2021 Macos
Microsoft Office 2024
Microsoft Office 2024
Microsoft Office 2024 Macos
Microsoft Office Online Server<16.0.10417.20175

Remediation

Patch Available

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-55036

Event History

Jul 14, 2026
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:08 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:18 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-55036?

CVE-2026-55036 has a high severity rating of 7.8.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-55036?

The recommended fix for CVE-2026-55036 is to apply the available patch from Microsoft.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2026-55036?

CVE-2026-55036 affects Microsoft Excel 2016, Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise, Microsoft Office Online Server, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft Office 2019, Microsoft Office 2021, and Microsoft Office 2024.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-55036?

CVE-2026-55036 is a remote code execution vulnerability caused by a buffer over-read in Microsoft Excel.

5

Can CVE-2026-55036 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2026-55036 can be exploited remotely by an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

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