How severe is CVE-2026-45460?

CVE-2026-45460 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-45460 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-45460?

CVE-2026-45460 primarily affects Microsoft 365 Apps. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-45460?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-45460 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-45460 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-35670.

When was CVE-2026-45460 published?

CVE-2026-45460 was published on 2026-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-19.

CVE-2026-45460

CVE-2026-45460 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Apps with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7. 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-126.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-35670
Weakness: CWE-126
Affected product: Microsoft 365 Apps
Published: 2026-06-09
Last modified: 2026-06-19

Description

Out-of-bounds read in Microsoft Office allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information locally.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-45460?: Out-of-bounds read in Microsoft Office allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information locally.
How severe is CVE-2026-45460?: CVE-2026-45460 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-45460 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-45460?: CVE-2026-45460 primarily affects Microsoft 365 Apps. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-45460?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-45460 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-45460 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-35670.
When was CVE-2026-45460 published?: CVE-2026-45460 was published on 2026-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-19.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-45460

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:365_apps:-:*:*:*:enterprise:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:365_apps:-:*:*:*:enterprise:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:365_copilot:-:*:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_365:-:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_2019:-:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_2019:-:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_2021:-:*:*:*:ltsc:-:x64:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_2021:-:*:*:*:ltsc:-:x86:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_2021:-:*:*:*:ltsc:macos:-:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_2024:-:*:*:*:ltsc:-:x64:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_2024:-:*:*:*:ltsc:-:x86:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_2024:-:*:*:*:ltsc:macos:-:*

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