CVE-2026-35436

High

Description

Use after free in Microsoft Office allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

SeverityHigh
CVSS8.8
Exploit probability—
ProductMicrosoft Office
PublishedMay 12, 2026
First seenMay 12, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-1220CWE-1220

How to fix

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
microsoft office2019—
microsoft 365_appsNo range specified—
microsoft office_long_term_servicing_channel2021, 2024—

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