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HIGH · 8.4

CVE-2026-45456

Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in Microsoft Office allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

Vulnerability Description

Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in Microsoft Office allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

CVSS Score

8.4

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Microsoft365 Apps-
MicrosoftMicrosoft 365-
MicrosoftOffice 2016-
MicrosoftOffice 2019-
MicrosoftOffice 2021-
MicrosoftOffice 2024-
MicrosoftSharepoint Server< 16.0.19725.20384

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-843

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-45456?

CVE-2026-45456 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.4 (HIGH). Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in Microsoft Office allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

How severe is CVE-2026-45456?

CVE-2026-45456 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-45456?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office 2016, Microsoft Office 2019, Microsoft Office 2021.