CVE-2026-41101
CVE-2026-41101 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Word with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-29687
- Weakness: CWE-284
- Affected product: Microsoft Word
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Improper access control in Microsoft Office Word allows an authorized attacker to perform spoofing locally.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-41101?
- Improper access control in Microsoft Office Word allows an authorized attacker to perform spoofing locally.
- How severe is CVE-2026-41101?
- CVE-2026-41101 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2026-41101 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-41101?
- CVE-2026-41101 affects Microsoft Word. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-41101?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2026-41101 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-41101 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-29687.
- When was CVE-2026-41101 published?
- CVE-2026-41101 was published on 2026-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*
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