CVE-2026-62804
Full vulnerability record from the local CVENow database.
Description
External control of file name or path 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
2026-09-08 18:18:03.127000
Last modified
2026-10-30 22:16:57.303000
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