CVE-2026-55053: Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Jul 14, 2026
·Updated
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Excel allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
Other sources
Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
29 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office 2019 for 32-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office Online Server<16.0.10417.20175
16.0.10417.20175
Microsoft Excel 2016<16.0.5561.1001
16.0.5561.1001
Microsoft Office 365 for Mac<16.111.26071215
16.111.26071215
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 64-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 Office LTSC for Mac 2024<16.111.26071215
16.111.26071215
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 for Mac 2021<16.111.26071215
16.111.26071215
Microsoft Excel 2016<16.0.5561.1001
16.0.5561.1001
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 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-2026-55053?
The severity of CVE-2026-55053 is categorized as high with a score of 7.8.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-55053?
To fix CVE-2026-55053, you need to apply the available patch provided by Microsoft.
3
What is CVE-2026-55053?
CVE-2026-55053 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Microsoft Excel that allows unauthorized code execution.
4
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2026-55053?
CVE-2026-55053 affects various Microsoft products including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office Online Server, and multiple versions of Microsoft Office.
5
Can CVE-2026-55053 allow remote code execution?
Yes, CVE-2026-55053 allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code remotely on systems running vulnerable versions of Microsoft Excel.