Description
Integer overflow or wraparound in Microsoft Office Excel allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Published: 2026-10-13
Score: 8.8 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Code Execution
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

This vulnerability is an integer overflow or wraparound in Microsoft Office Excel that allows an attacker without authorization to execute arbitrary code. The flaw can compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability on any affected system, enabling full control when exploited.

Affected Systems

Affected systems include Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise, Microsoft Office 365 for Mac, Microsoft Office LTSC 2021, Microsoft Office LTSC 2024, Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021, Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2024, and Microsoft Office Online Server. The specific product versions are those in the list, but exact patch levels are not specified in the data.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 8.8 indicates a high severity. EPSS data is not available, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The flaw is exploitable over a network by an unauthorized attacker, suggesting that a remote code execution attack could be carried out on any machine running an affected Excel version if the attacker can trigger the overflow, for example via a crafted spreadsheet opened by the victim.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 14, 2026 at 14:12 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Install the Microsoft security update for CVE-2026-97778 on all affected Microsoft Office installations.
  • Restrict access to Excel files from untrusted sources, and use email or sharing safeguards to prevent opening malicious spreadsheets.
  • Apply any additional cumulative Microsoft Office updates to address related vulnerabilities.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 14, 2026 at 14:12 UTC.

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History

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Microsoft microsoft Office Ltsc 2021
Microsoft microsoft Office Ltsc 2024
Microsoft microsoft Office Ltsc For Mac 2021
Microsoft microsoft Office Ltsc For Mac 2024
Vendors & Products Microsoft microsoft Office Ltsc 2021
Microsoft microsoft Office Ltsc 2024
Microsoft microsoft Office Ltsc For Mac 2021
Microsoft microsoft Office Ltsc For Mac 2024

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Microsoft microsoft 365
Microsoft office Online Server
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:365_apps:-:*:*:*:enterprise:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:365_apps:-:*:*:*:enterprise:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_365:-:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_2021:-:*:*:*:ltsc:-:x64:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_2021:-:*:*:*:ltsc:-:x86:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_2021:-:*:*:*:ltsc:macos:-:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_2024:-:*:*:*:ltsc:-:x64:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_2024:-:*:*:*:ltsc:-:x86:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_2024:-:*:*:*:ltsc:macos:-:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_online_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Microsoft microsoft 365
Microsoft office Online Server

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Integer overflow or wraparound in Microsoft Office Excel allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Title Microsoft Office Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First Time appeared Microsoft
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft office 2021
Microsoft office 2024
Microsoft office 365
Microsoft office Macos 2021
Microsoft office Macos 2024
Weaknesses CWE-190
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:365_apps:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_2021:*:*:*:*:long_term_servicing_channel:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_2021:*:*:*:*:ltsc:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_2024:*:*:*:*:long_term_servicing_channel:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_365:*:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_macos_2021:*:*:*:*:*:long_term_servicing_channel:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_macos_2024:*:*:*:*:*:long_term_servicing_channel:*:*
Vendors & Products Microsoft
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft office 2021
Microsoft office 2024
Microsoft office 365
Microsoft office Macos 2021
Microsoft office Macos 2024
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C'}


Subscriptions

Microsoft 365 Apps Microsoft 365 Microsoft Office Ltsc 2021 Microsoft Office Ltsc 2024 Microsoft Office Ltsc For Mac 2021 Microsoft Office Ltsc For Mac 2024 Office 2021 Office 2024 Office 365 Office Macos 2021 Office Macos 2024 Office Online Server
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: microsoft

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-31T18:07:32.185Z

Reserved: 2026-09-25T04:32:19.231Z

Link: CVE-2026-97778

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-13T19:32:21.307Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-10-13T19:22:15.830

Modified: 2026-10-15T21:19:32.187

Link: CVE-2026-97778

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-20T19:00:14Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-190

    Integer Overflow or Wraparound