Improper access control in Microsoft Office LTSC and Microsoft Word for Android - CVE-2026-42832
Published: May 13, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU131320
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-42832
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Microsoft Office LTSC
Microsoft Word for Android
Microsoft Office LTSC
Microsoft Word for Android
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in Microsoft Office. A local attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and perform spoofing attack on the system.
How to mitigate CVE-2026-42832
Install updates from vendor's website.