CVE-2026-20943

Published Jan 13, 2026

Last updated 24 days ago

Overview

Description
Untrusted search path in Microsoft Office allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
Source
secure@microsoft.com
NVD status
Analyzed
Products
office, office_deployment_tool, sharepoint_server

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type
Primary
Base score
7
Impact score
5.9
Exploitability score
1
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Severity
HIGH

Weaknesses

secure@microsoft.com
CWE-426

Social media

Hype score
Not currently trending

Configurations

References

Sources include official advisories and independent security research.