How severe is CVE-2026-68809?

CVE-2026-68809 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-68809 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-68809?

CVE-2026-68809 primarily affects Microsoft 365 Apps. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-68809?

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

When was CVE-2026-68809 published?

CVE-2026-68809 was published on 2026-08-11 and last updated on 2026-08-14.

CVE-2026-68809

CVE-2026-68809 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Apps with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-459.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-459
Affected product: Microsoft 365 Apps
Published: 2026-08-11
Last modified: 2026-08-14

Description

Incomplete cleanup in Microsoft Office PowerPoint allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information locally.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-68809?: Incomplete cleanup in Microsoft Office PowerPoint allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information locally.
How severe is CVE-2026-68809?: CVE-2026-68809 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-68809 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-68809?: CVE-2026-68809 primarily affects Microsoft 365 Apps. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-68809?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2026-68809 published?: CVE-2026-68809 was published on 2026-08-11 and last updated on 2026-08-14.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-68809

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:365_apps:-:*:*:*:enterprise:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:365_apps:-:*:*:*:enterprise:*:x86:*
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_2024:-:*:*:*:ltsc:-:x64:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_2024:-:*:*:*:ltsc:-:x86:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:powerpoint:2016:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:powerpoint:2016:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*

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