CVE-2026-62804

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Microsoft Word Path Traversal Vulnerability

Publication date: 2026-09-08

Last updated on: 2026-09-08

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

External control of file name or path in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

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Published

2026-09-08

Last Modified

2026-09-08

Generated

2026-09-29

AI Q&A

2026-09-10

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-27

NVD

CVE-2026-62804

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
microsoft	365_apps	*
microsoft	365_apps	*
microsoft	office_2019	*
microsoft	office_2019	*
microsoft	office_2016	*
microsoft	office_2016	*
microsoft	microsoft_365	*
microsoft	office_2021	*
microsoft	office_2021	*
microsoft	office_2021	*
microsoft	office_2024	*
microsoft	office_2024	*

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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.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in Microsoft Office Word allows an attacker to control file names or paths externally, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution on a local system. It exploits improper handling of file operations, enabling unauthorized actions.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to run malicious code on your computer, steal data, install malware, or take control of your system. It requires user interaction, such as opening a specially crafted file, but could lead to significant security breaches.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or exfiltration, violating GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health data privacy). Organizations may face fines or legal consequences if exploited due to inadequate security measures.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for affected Office products immediately. Disable macros from untrusted sources and restrict file path access in Office applications. Monitor for suspicious file operations or unauthorized code execution.

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