Description
Files or directories accessible to external parties in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information locally.
Affected products
microsoft: 365 apps; microsoft: office; microsoft: office long term servicing channel; microsoft: word
References1
- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-35440 Vendor Advisory
Metrics
- CVSS 3.1
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5.5
MEDIUM
Score source: CNA
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N - EPSS — exploit probability
- 0% percentile: 40 · as of 14 November 2026
- CWE
- CWE-552
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