CVE-2026-21509

Published Jan 26, 2026

Last updated 2 days ago

Overview

Description
Reliance on untrusted inputs in a security decision in Microsoft Office allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
Source
secure@microsoft.com
NVD status
Analyzed
Products
365_apps, office, office_long_term_servicing_channel

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type
Secondary
Base score
7.8
Impact score
5.9
Exploitability score
1.8
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Severity
HIGH

Known exploits

Data from CISA

Vulnerability name
Microsoft Office Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Exploit added on
Jan 26, 2026
Exploit action due
Feb 16, 2026
Required action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Weaknesses

secure@microsoft.com
CWE-807

Social media

Hype score
Not currently trending

Configurations