CVE-2026-70319: Microsoft Office Word Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Aug 11, 2026
·
Updated

Improper input validation in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information locally.

Other sources

Microsoft Office Word Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

22 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 64-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office 365 for Mac<16.112.26081010
16.112.26081010
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 365 Apps for Enterprise<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 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 for Mac 2024<16.112.26081010
16.112.26081010
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
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft 365 Apps
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

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

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
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-70319?

CVE-2026-70319 has a medium severity rating of 5.5.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-70319?

To address CVE-2026-70319, users should apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for their Microsoft Office products.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-70319?

CVE-2026-70319 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability due to improper input validation in Microsoft Office Word.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2026-70319?

CVE-2026-70319 impacts various Microsoft Office products, including Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise, Microsoft Office 2019, 2021, and 2024.

5

Can CVE-2026-70319 lead to unauthorized data access?

Yes, CVE-2026-70319 can allow an unauthorized attacker to disclose sensitive information locally.

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