CVE-2026-55046: Microsoft Excel Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Published Jul 14, 2026
·Updated
Microsoft Excel Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Other sources
Out-of-bounds read in Microsoft Office Excel allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information locally.
— Microsoft
Affected Software
28 affected componentsFixes available
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 365 Apps for Enterprise<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office 365 for Mac<16.111.26071215
16.111.26071215
Microsoft Office Online Server<16.0.10417.20175
16.0.10417.20175
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021<16.111.26071215
16.111.26071215
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 Office LTSC for Mac 2024<16.111.26071215
16.111.26071215
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 64-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 Office LTSC 2024 for 32-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
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-55046?
The severity of CVE-2026-55046 is rated as medium with a score of 5.5.
2
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-55046?
CVE-2026-55046 is an information disclosure vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to sensitive information through an out-of-bounds read.
3
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2026-55046?
CVE-2026-55046 affects Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise, Microsoft Office Online Server, Microsoft Excel 2016, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft Office 2019, Microsoft Office 2021, and Microsoft Office 2024.
4
How do I fix CVE-2026-55046?
To fix CVE-2026-55046, apply the available patch provided by Microsoft.
5
When was CVE-2026-55046 published?
CVE-2026-55046 was published on July 14, 2026.