CVE-2026-50314
HighCVSS 7.8Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk34th percentile - higher than 34% of all known CVEs
Summary
A use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Office allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
Risk Assessment
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to take control of the victim's system, leading to data theft, malware installation, or further privilege escalation.
Recommendation
It is recommended to immediately apply the security update provided by Microsoft for Microsoft Office and implement policies to restrict the execution of untrusted documents.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Use after free in Microsoft Office allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.