Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Jan 13, 2026· Updated Apr 1, 2026
Microsoft Excel Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
CVE-2026-20949
Description
Improper access control in Microsoft Office Excel allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
Affected products
6- Microsoft/Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprisev5Range: 16.0.1
- Microsoft/Microsoft Office LTSC 2021v5Range: 16.0.1
- Microsoft/Microsoft Office LTSC 2024v5Range: 16.0.0
- 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-2026-20949mitrevendor-advisorypatch
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