CVE-2026-68814: 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

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

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 16.0.5565.1001Patch KB5002903
  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 https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases

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·05:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:07 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:19 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-68814?

The severity of CVE-2026-68814 is rated as high with a score of 7.8.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-68814?

To fix CVE-2026-68814, ensure that you apply the latest security updates released by Microsoft for affected versions of Excel.

3

What is CVE-2026-68814?

CVE-2026-68814 refers to a Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability that allows unauthorized code execution due to an out-of-bounds read.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-68814?

CVE-2026-68814 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Excel, including Office LTSC for Mac and various editions of Microsoft Office.

5

What are the attack vectors for CVE-2026-68814?

CVE-2026-68814 can be exploited via local access as it has an attack vector classified as AV:L.

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