CVE-2026-40364
Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution vulnerability
MSRC advisory May 12, 2026
Alert details
- Source feed
- Microsoft MSRC
- CVE ID
- CVE-2026-40364
- Affected products
- Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution · Microsoft Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution · Microsoft
What happened
Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
What it means for your business
Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution vulnerability (CVE-2026-40364) was added to Microsoft’s security update guidance. Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally. PremierePC tracks MSRC advisories for Upstate SC businesses — patch or open a ticket if you need help verifying exposure.
EPSS probability
4.42%
Sources
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