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Critical MSRC-CVE-2026-69678 1 CVE

Microsoft Office PowerPoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Sep 8, 2026 · Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Revision 2

Vendor: Microsoft

Summary

Impact: Remote Code Execution. Microsoft rating: Critical. Not known to be exploited — Exploitation Less Likely. Customer action: Required.

Details

How could an attacker exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker could send a specially crafted presentation to a user. The vulnerability could be exploited when the file is opened or rendered in a preview pane, potentially allowing the attacker to execute code in the user's context.

Is the Preview Pane an attack vector for this vulnerability?
Yes, the Preview Pane is an attack vector.

Are the updates for Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021 and 2024 currently available?
Yes. As of September 16, 2026, the security update for Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021, 2024 and Microsoft Office 365 for Mac are available. Customers running Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021, 2024 and Microsoft Office 365 for Mac should ensure the update is installed to be protected from this vulnerability.

Security updates
16.0.10417.20207 — https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/officeupdates/microsoft365-apps-security-updates
16.0.20326.20138 — https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/officeupdates/office365-proplus-security-updates
16.113.26091433 — https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=831049
16.0.5569.1000 — https://support.microsoft.com/help/5002920
16.113.26091433 — https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/mac/microsoft-365-for-mac?msockid=35f9adb0e74b61392038b90de6fe608c

Vulnerabilities 1

Revision history

  1. #2

    Microsoft is announcing the availability of the security updates for Microsoft Office for Mac. Customers running affected Mac software should install the update for their product to be protected from this vulnerability. Customers running other Microsoft Office software do not need to take any action. See the [Release Notes](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=831049) for more information and download links.

  2. #1

    Information published.

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