CVE-2026-81401
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.50%
Last modified
CVE-2026-81401 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in Microsoft Office Excel allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information locally.. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in Microsoft Office Excel allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information locally.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | 365 Apps | All versions |
| Microsoft | Excel | 2016 |
| 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 | Office Online Server | < 16.0.10417.20207 |
References
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-81401Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-81401?
Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in Microsoft Office Excel allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information locally.
How severe is CVE-2026-81401?
CVE-2026-81401 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-81401?
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.
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