CVE-2026-69778: Microsoft Office Access Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Sep 8, 2026
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Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Access allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Other sources

Microsoft Office Access Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

— Microsoft

Affected Software

24 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise<16.0.20326.20138
16.0.20326.20138
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 64-bit editions<16.0.14334.20906
16.0.14334.20906
Microsoft Access 2016<16.0.5569.1002
16.0.5569.1002
Microsoft Office 2019 for 64-bit editions<16.0.10417.20207
16.0.10417.20207
Microsoft Office 2016<16.0.5569.1000
16.0.5569.1000
Microsoft Access 2016<16.0.5569.1002
16.0.5569.1002
Microsoft Office 2016<16.0.5569.1000
16.0.5569.1000
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 32-bit editions<16.0.17932.20976
16.0.17932.20976
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 64-bit editions<16.0.17932.20976
16.0.17932.20976
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 32-bit editions<16.0.14334.20906
16.0.14334.20906
Microsoft Office 2019 for 32-bit editions<16.0.10417.20207
16.0.10417.20207
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise<16.0.20326.20138
16.0.20326.20138
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft Access=2016
Microsoft Access=2016
Microsoft Office 2016
Microsoft Office 2016
Microsoft Office 2019
Microsoft Office 2019
Microsoft Office 2021
Microsoft Office 2021
Microsoft Office 2024
Microsoft Office 2024

Event History

Sep 8, 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·05:13 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:13 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:19 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What user action is required for exploitation?

The provided severity vector indicates user interaction is required. The data does not specify the exact action an attacker would need the user to take.

2

Can an unauthenticated attacker exploit this remotely?

Yes. The severity vector lists network attack vector and no privileges required, indicating an unauthorized attacker can attempt exploitation over a network without prior authentication.

3

What is the potential impact of successful exploitation?

Successful exploitation can allow code execution and has high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability according to the severity vector.

4

Which products are identified as affected?

The listed software includes Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise, Microsoft Access 2016, Microsoft Office 2016, Microsoft Office 2019 for 64-bit editions, and Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 and LTSC 2024 for both 32-bit and 64-bit editions.

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