Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Jan 13, 2026· Updated Apr 1, 2026
Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2026-20944
Description
Out-of-bounds read in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
Affected products
4- Microsoft/Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprisev5Range: 16.0.1
- Microsoft/Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021v5Range: 16.0.1
- Microsoft/Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2024v5Range: 16.0.0
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
1- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-20944mitrevendor-advisorypatch
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