CVE-2026-81953 – Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVSS 7.8 IMPORTANT Critical - Same Day Deployment

“A malicious Office file can turn a routine document opening into code execution with high impact on data and systems.”

CVE-2026-81953 is a Critical remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Excel caused by a stack-based buffer overflow. An attacker can send a specially crafted Office file and convince a user to open it, potentially allowing unauthorized code execution. Successful exploitation can have a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Key Details

Affected Product
Microsoft 365 Apps
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
CWE Classification
CWE-121
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