VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE
CVE-2026-40421
CVSS score4.3 MEDIUM
EPSS probability0.62%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2026-05-12
Last modified2026-10-26
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Description
Files or directories accessible to external parties in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information locally.
Weakness classification
- CWE-73: External Control of File Name or Path
Primary references
- secure@microsoft.com — Vendor Advisory