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CVE-2026-21514: Microsoft Office Word Reliance on Untrusted Inputs in a Security Decision Vulnerability

CVE ID

CVE-2026-21514

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Office Word Reliance on Untrusted Inputs in a Security Decision Vulnerability

  • Project: Microsoft
  • Product: Office

Date

  • Date Added: 2026-02-10
  • Due Date: 2026-03-03

Description

Microsoft Office Word contains a reliance on untrusted inputs in a security decision vulnerability that could allow an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Unknown

Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Additional Notes

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-21514 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-21514

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