CVE-2026-20949: Microsoft 365 Apps

High severity, CVSS 7.8. EPSS: 0.5% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Improper access control in Microsoft Office Excel allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

Affected products

• Microsoft 365 Apps: affected versions not specified
• Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel: version 2021 only; version 2024 only

Published 2026-01-13. Last modified 2026-06-17.