CVE-2026-20946 Details
Description
Out-of-bounds read in Microsoft Office Excel allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
A vulnerability allowing out-of-bounds read has been identified in Microsoft Office Excel. This issue could enable an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally. The vulnerability is present in several versions of Excel, including Excel 2016 (both 32-bit and 64-bit editions), Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021 and 2024 (both 32-bit and 64-bit editions), Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 32-bit and 64-bit editions, Microsoft Office 2019 for 32-bit and 64-bit editions, and Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise for 32-bit and 64-bit systems.
Users can download the security update for this vulnerability through the Microsoft Update Catalog. For Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021 and 2024, the security update is also available via the Mac App Store.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Jan 14, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-20946 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-125 | Out-of-bounds Read | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| microsoft 365 apps | All versions |
CPE
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| microsoft excel | 2016 |
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| microsoft office | 2019 |
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| microsoft office long term servicing channel | 2021 2024 |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jan 13, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |