What is CVE-2026-21514?

CVE-2026-21514 is a security advisory published by Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) with High severity. Microsoft Word Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Which CVE IDs does CVE-2026-21514 cover?

CVE-2026-21514 covers the following CVE IDs: CVE-2026-21514. Each CVE has its own detail page on EchelonGraph Pulse with the synthesized EG score.

What is the CVSS v3 score of CVE-2026-21514?

CVE-2026-21514 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8, published by Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC).

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-21514?

CVE-2026-21514 affects 8 products, including: Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise for 32-bit Systems; Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise for 64-bit Systems; Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 32-bit editions; Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 64-bit editions; Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 32-bit editions; and others — see the full list on the advisory page.

CVE-2026-21514HighCVSS 7.8

Microsoft Word Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Vendor

Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC)

Published

February 10, 2026

Last Modified

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🔗 CVE IDs covered (1)

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📋 Description

Reliance on untrusted inputs in a security decision in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

🎯 Affected products8

Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise for 32-bit Systems
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise for 64-bit Systems
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021
Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2024

✅ Remediation

KBClick to Run (Security Update) — fixed build https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases KBRelease Notes (Security Update) — fixed build 16.106.26020821

🔗 References (3)

advisoryhttps://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-21514
referencehttps://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/officeupdates/office365-proplus-security-updates
patchhttps://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=831049