CVE-2026-40420
Analyzed
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BaseFortify
Publication date: 2026-05-12
Last updated on: 2026-05-19
Assigner: Microsoft Corporation
Description
Description
Improper access control in Microsoft Office Click-To-Run allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Meta Information
Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft | 365_apps | * |
| microsoft | 365_apps | * |
| microsoft | office | 2019 |
| microsoft | office | 2019 |
| microsoft | office_long_term_servicing_channel | 2021 |
| microsoft | office_long_term_servicing_channel | 2021 |
| microsoft | office_long_term_servicing_channel | 2024 |
| microsoft | office_long_term_servicing_channel | 2024 |
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Exploitability
CWE
KEV
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-284 | The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. |
Attack-Flow Graph
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