CVE-2026-68793: Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Aug 11, 2026
·Updated
Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Other sources
Out-of-bounds read in Microsoft Office Excel allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
— Microsoft
Affected Software
1 affected component
Microsoft Microsoft Office Excel
Event History
Aug 11, 2026
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:05 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:19 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-68793?
The severity of CVE-2026-68793 is rated as high, with a score of 7.8.
2
How can I fix CVE-2026-68793?
To fix CVE-2026-68793, Microsoft recommends updating to the latest version of Microsoft Excel that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What impact does CVE-2026-68793 have on Microsoft Excel?
CVE-2026-68793 allows unauthorized attackers to execute code locally on affected installations of Microsoft Excel.
4
Who is affected by CVE-2026-68793?
CVE-2026-68793 affects users of Microsoft Excel who open specially crafted files.
5
Is user interaction required for CVE-2026-68793 to be exploited?
Yes, user interaction is required as the vulnerability is triggered when a user opens a malicious file in Microsoft Excel.