Improper Access Control Vulnerability in Microsoft Office Word
CVE-2026-41101

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Microsoft Word For Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 May 2026

What is CVE-2026-41101?

An improper access control vulnerability in Microsoft Office Word permits unauthorized local spoofing attacks. By exploiting this flaw, an attacker with local access could manipulate documents, potentially misleading users and impacting trust in document integrity. Users of Microsoft Word on Android should be aware of the risks associated with this vulnerability and follow best practices for securing their devices.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft Word for Android 16.0.0.0 < 16.0.19822.20190

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE...
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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