CVE-2026-68808: Microsoft Excel Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Aug 11, 2026
·
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

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

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 16.112.26081010
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 16.0.5565.1001Patch KB5002903

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
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:05 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:19 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-68808?

The severity of CVE-2026-68808 is classified as medium with a score of 5.5.

2

How does CVE-2026-68808 affect Microsoft Excel?

CVE-2026-68808 allows unauthorized attackers to disclose sensitive information through an out-of-bounds read in Microsoft Excel.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-68808?

To fix CVE-2026-68808, ensure that you apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your version of Excel.

4

What versions of Microsoft software are affected by CVE-2026-68808?

CVE-2026-68808 affects multiple versions including Microsoft Excel 2016, Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise, and Microsoft Office LTSC editions.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2026-68808?

The impact of CVE-2026-68808 is the potential unauthorized disclosure of information stored locally on a device using the affected software.

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