CVE-2026-81956: Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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
Remediation
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Fixed in 16.0.5569.1003Patch KB5002904 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 16.0.5569.1003Patch KB5002914 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 16.0.14334.20896 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 16.0.17932.20960 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 16.0.20326.20138 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 16.0.10417.20207 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 16.0.10417.20207Patch KB5002910
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an attacker need an account or elevated privileges to exploit this issue?
No privileges are required by the attacker, but exploitation requires user interaction. The attack vector is local.
Which Microsoft Office and Excel products are listed as affected?
The affected software includes Microsoft Office 2016, Microsoft Excel 2016, Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise, Office LTSC 2021 for 32-bit and 64-bit editions, Office LTSC 2024 for 32-bit and 64-bit editions, and Office LTSC for Mac 2024.