CVE-2026-20943
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Untrusted Search Path in Microsoft Office Enables Local Code Execution
Publication date: 2026-01-13
Last updated on: 2026-01-13
Assigner: Microsoft Corporation
Description
Description
Untrusted search path in Microsoft Office allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft | office | * |
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Exploitability
CWE
KEV
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-426 | The product searches for critical resources using an externally-supplied search path that can point to resources that are not under the product's direct control. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is an untrusted search path issue in Microsoft Office that allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally on the affected system. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker exploiting this vulnerability can execute code locally on your system, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your data and system. [1]
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