CVE-2026-55133: Microsoft OneNote Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jul 14, 2026
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Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office OneNote allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

Other sources

Microsoft OneNote Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

— Microsoft

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2024<16.111.26071215
16.111.26071215
Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021<16.111.26071215
16.111.26071215
Microsoft Office 365 for Mac<16.111.26071215
16.111.26071215
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft Microsoft 365 Macos
Microsoft Office 2021 Macos
Microsoft Office 2024 Macos

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
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 16.111.26071215

Event History

Jul 14, 2026
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:09 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What must an attacker have or do to exploit this issue?

The attack vector is local, no privileges are required, and user interaction is required. The available data does not identify the specific interaction or delivery method.

2

Which environments should be prioritized for assessment?

Prioritize systems running Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2024 or 2021, Microsoft Office 365 for Mac, Microsoft 365 macOS, Microsoft Office 2021 macOS, or Microsoft Office 2024 macOS.

3

What is the potential security impact after successful exploitation?

Successful exploitation can result in local code execution. The supplied severity vector rates confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact as high.

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