CVE-2026-63518: Microsoft Office Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Aug 11, 2026
·
Updated

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

Other sources

Microsoft Office Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

27 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Microsoft Office Word
Microsoft Office 365 for Mac<16.112.26081010
16.112.26081010
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 32-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2024<16.112.26081010
16.112.26081010
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 64-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Outlook 2016<16.0.5565.1000
16.0.5565.1000
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 Outlook 2016<16.0.5565.1000
16.0.5565.1000
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 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 Office LTSC for Mac 2021<16.112.26081010
16.112.26081010
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 365 Apps
Microsoft 365 Apps
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 Word=2016
Microsoft Word=2016

Event History

Aug 11, 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·05:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:04 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:18 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-63518?

CVE-2026-63518 has a severity score of 7.8, categorized as high.

2

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2026-63518?

CVE-2026-63518 is a remote code execution vulnerability caused by a heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Word.

3

How can CVE-2026-63518 be exploited?

An unauthorized attacker can exploit CVE-2026-63518 to execute arbitrary code locally on affected systems running Microsoft Office Word.

4

How do I fix CVE-2026-63518?

To fix CVE-2026-63518, users should apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for affected Microsoft Office products.

5

Which software is affected by CVE-2026-63518?

CVE-2026-63518 affects multiple Microsoft Office software products, including Microsoft Office Word, Outlook 2016, and Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise.

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