CVE-2026-68802: Microsoft Excel Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Aug 11, 2026
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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

27 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Office 365 for Mac<16.112.26081010
16.112.26081010
Microsoft Office 2019 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 Excel 2016<16.0.5565.1001
16.0.5565.1001
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 64-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2024<16.112.26081010
16.112.26081010
Microsoft Office 2019 for 64-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 32-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 Excel 2016<16.0.5565.1001
16.0.5565.1001
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 LTSC 2021 for 64-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
16.0.10417.20175

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 16.112.26081010
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 16.0.5565.1001Patch KB5002903
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 16.0.10417.20175Patch KB5002884

Event History

Aug 11, 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
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:05 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:19 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-68802?

CVE-2026-68802 has a medium severity rating of 5.5.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-68802?

To mitigate CVE-2026-68802, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Excel and Office.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-68802?

CVE-2026-68802 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability due to an out-of-bounds read in Microsoft Excel.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2026-68802?

CVE-2026-68802 affects Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise, Microsoft Excel 2016, and other versions of Microsoft Office, including 2019, 2021, 2024, and 365 for Mac.

5

What can an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2026-68802?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2026-68802 to disclose sensitive information locally without authentication.

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