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Microsoft Security Response CenterCVE-2026-70105

Microsoft Word Information Disclosure Vulnerability

HighVendor CVSS 6.5 / 10 1 CVE Published Aug 20, 2026 at 7:00 AM UTC

Summary

Improper input validation in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.

Products covered

  • Microsoft Office 2019 for 32-bit editions

  • Microsoft Office 2019 for 64-bit editions

  • Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise for 32-bit Systems

  • Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise for 64-bit Systems

  • Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021

  • Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 64-bit editions

  • Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 32-bit editions

  • Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 32-bit editions

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  • Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 64-bit editions

  • Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2024

  • Microsoft Word 2016 (32-bit edition)

  • Microsoft Word 2016 (64-bit edition)

  • Microsoft Office 365 for Mac

Remediation

Click to Run Release Notes Install KB5002901.

Vendor-listed fixes

  • https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases

  • 16.112.26081010

  • 16.0.5565.1000

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