CVE-2026-20943
High
Description
Untrusted search path in Microsoft Office allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.0
Exploit probability—
Product
Microsoft Office
PublishedJan 13, 2026
First seenJan 13, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-426CWE-426
How to fix
Update
- microsoft office_deployment_tool16.0.19426.20170 or later
- microsoft sharepoint_server16.0.19127.20442 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft office | 2016 | — |
| microsoft office_deployment_tool | v < 16.0.19426.20170 | 16.0.19426.20170 |
| microsoft sharepoint_server | v < 16.0.19127.20442, 2016, 2019 | 16.0.19127.20442 |
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