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Microsoft Security Response CenterCVE-2026-56156

Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

HighVendor CVSS 7.8 / 10 1 CVE Published Jul 14, 2026 at 7:00 AM UTC

Summary

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Excel allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

Products covered

  • 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

  • Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 64-bit editions

  • Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2024

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  • Microsoft Office 365 for Mac

Remediation

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Vendor-listed fixes

  • https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases

  • 16.111.26071215

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