CVE-2026-70125 Microsoft Office Outlook Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 8.8 Published Updated

An attacker can execute arbitrary code on a victim's machine by exploiting a memory corruption flaw in Microsoft Office Outlook.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-70125?

CVE-2026-70125 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Apps, published on 23 Sep 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Microsoft Office Outlook Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Weakness: CWE-122

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-70125?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft Office 2021, Microsoft Office 2024.

How do I fix CVE-2026-70125?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-70125 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2026-70125 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-70125 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft 365 Apps vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wc4q-w3hr-m2w2.

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