CVE-2026-70313 Microsoft PowerPoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 7.8 Published Updated

An attacker can disclose local information via improper input validation in Microsoft PowerPoint, requiring users to apply vendor patches.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-70313?

CVE-2026-70313 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Apps, published on 11 Aug 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Improper input validation in Microsoft Office PowerPoint allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information locally.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-70313?

It affects 5 products.

Products include Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office 2019, Microsoft Office 2021, Microsoft Office 2024.

How do I fix CVE-2026-70313?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-70313 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-70313 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-70313 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft 365 Apps vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vwwc-p79j-c5jm.

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