CVE-2026-45456
HIGHCVSS 8.4/10EPSS 0.44%
Last modified
CVE-2026-45456 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in Microsoft Office allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in Microsoft Office allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | 365 Apps | All versions |
| Microsoft | Microsoft 365 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Office 2016 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Office 2019 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Office 2021 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Office 2024 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Sharepoint Server | < 16.0.19725.20384 |
| Microsoft | Sharepoint Server | 2016 |
| Microsoft | Sharepoint Server | 2019 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-45456?
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 a CVSS score of 8.4/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-45456?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
How Strix Helps
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