CVE-2026-55948 Details
Description
Use after free in Microsoft Office Excel allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in Microsoft Office Excel. This issue allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally on the affected system. The vulnerability arises from improper memory management, which can be exploited by manipulating certain objects in memory.
Users can apply the security update for this vulnerability, which is available through the Microsoft Update Catalog. Specific update details can be found in the Microsoft Knowledge Base articles linked in the 'Security Updates' section.
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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 Jul 10, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-55948 | [email protected] | PatchVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-416 | Use After Free | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| microsoft 365 apps | All versions |
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| microsoft excel | 2016 |
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| microsoft microsoft 365 | All versions |
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| microsoft office 2019 | All versions |
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| microsoft office 2021 | All versions |
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| microsoft office 2024 | All versions |
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| microsoft office online server | < 16.0.10417.20175 |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 15, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 14, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 14, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |