How severe is CVE-2026-41102?

CVE-2026-41102 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-2026-41102 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-2026-41102?

CVE-2026-41102 affects Microsoft Powerpoint. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-41102?

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-2026-41102 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-41102 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-29688.

When was CVE-2026-41102 published?

CVE-2026-41102 was published on 2026-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-41102

CVE-2026-41102 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Powerpoint 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-2026-29688
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Microsoft Powerpoint
Published: 2026-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper access control in Microsoft Office PowerPoint allows an authorized attacker to perform spoofing locally.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-41102?: Improper access control in Microsoft Office PowerPoint allows an authorized attacker to perform spoofing locally.
How severe is CVE-2026-41102?: CVE-2026-41102 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-2026-41102 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-2026-41102?: CVE-2026-41102 affects Microsoft Powerpoint. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-41102?: 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-2026-41102 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-41102 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-29688.
When was CVE-2026-41102 published?: CVE-2026-41102 was published on 2026-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-41102

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:powerpoint:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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