Use After Free in Microsoft 365_apps
CVE-2026-23657
Use after free in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
Vulnerability class: Use-After-Free
EPSS: 0.001 (21.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Microsoft 365_apps
- Microsoft 365 Apps For Enterprise — versions 16.0.1
- Microsoft Office Ltsc 2024 — versions 16.0.0
- Microsoft Office_long_term_servicing_channel — versions 2024
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (vendor-advisory, patch, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-23657?
- CVE-2026-23657 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft 365_apps, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-04-14.
- How severe is CVE-2026-23657?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.