CVE-2026-40421
Modified
Modified - Updated After Analysis
BaseFortify
Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-40421, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.
Publication date: 2026-05-12
Last updated on: 2026-06-01
Assigner: Microsoft Corporation
Description
Description
Files or directories accessible to external parties in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information locally.
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft | office_long_term_servicing_channel | 2021 |
Helpful Resources
Exploitability
CWE
KEV
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-73 | The product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations. |
