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CVE-2026-23657

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Description

Use after free in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

Severity
HIGH
CVSS score
7.8 (v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
Published
2026-04-14 18:16:44.327000
Last modified
2026-10-26 21:10:00.170000
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  "id": "CVE-2026-23657",
  "sourceIdentifier": "[email protected]",
  "published": "2026-04-14T18:16:44.327",
  "lastModified": "2026-10-26T21:10:00.170",
  "vulnStatus": "Analyzed",
  "cveTags": [],
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      "value": "Use after free in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally."
    },
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      "lang": "es",
      "value": "Uso después de liberación en Microsoft Office Word permite a un atacante no autorizado ejecutar código localmente."
    }
  ],
  "affected": [
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      "source": "[email protected]",
      "affectedData": [
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          "product": "Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise",
          "platforms": [
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            "x64-based Systems"
          ],
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              "versionType": "custom",
              "status": "affected"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "vendor": "Microsoft",
          "product": "Microsoft Office LTSC 2024",
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          ],
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      ]
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  ],
  "metrics": {
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          "baseScore": 7.8,
          "baseSeverity": "HIGH",
          "attackVector": "LOCAL",
          "attackComplexity": "LOW",
          "privilegesRequired": "NONE",
          "userInteraction": "REQUIRED",
          "scope": "UNCHANGED",
          "confidentialityImpact": "HIGH",
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          "availabilityImpact": "HIGH"
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  "references": [
    {
      "url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-23657",
      "source": "[email protected]",
      "tags": [
        "Vendor Advisory"
      ]
    }
  ]
}