CVE-2026-68812: Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Aug 11, 2026
·
Updated

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

Other sources

Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

27 affected componentsFixes available
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 365 Apps for Enterprise<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 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 Office 2019 for 64-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office 2019 for 32-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Excel 2016<16.0.5565.1001
16.0.5565.1001
Microsoft Excel 2016<16.0.5565.1001
16.0.5565.1001
Microsoft Office 365 for Mac<16.112.26081010
16.112.26081010
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 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
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·05:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:07 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-2026-68812?

CVE-2026-68812 has a high severity rating of 7.8.

2

What causes CVE-2026-68812?

CVE-2026-68812 is caused by a heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Excel.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-68812?

To fix CVE-2026-68812, users should apply the latest security updates for their Microsoft Excel software.

4

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-68812?

CVE-2026-68812 affects various versions of Microsoft Excel, including Microsoft 365 Apps, Excel 2016, Office 2019, Office 2021, and Office LTSC for Mac 2021.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2026-68812?

The impact of CVE-2026-68812 is that it allows unauthorized attackers to execute code locally on vulnerable systems.

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