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Microsoft Security Response CenterCVE-2026-45486

Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Use after free in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

Read the vendor bulletin Get alerts for Microsoft Office 365 for Mac
7.8CVSS out of 10High severity
Scope

What the vendor says is affected

  • Microsoft Office 365 for Mac
  • 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 for Mac 2024

Versions the vendor lists as fixed

  • 16.110.26061317
  • https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
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CVEs named in this advisory

CVE-2026-45486View CVSS, KEV, EPSS, and threat context
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