CVE-2026-20948
HIGH
2026-01-13
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7.8
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Lifecycle Timeline
2
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today
CVE Published
Jan 13, 2026 - 18:16 nvd
HIGH 7.8
Description
Untrusted pointer dereference in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
Analysis
Local code execution in Microsoft Office Word (including 365 Apps and SharePoint Server) results from unsafe pointer dereferencing that can be triggered by user interaction with a malicious document. An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the affected user. …
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Remediation
Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches promptly. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.
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Priority Score
44
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Medium
High
Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +0.0
CVSS: +39
POC: 0
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