# CVE-2026-21514: Microsoft Word Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

> CVE-2026-21514: Microsoft Word Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability. CVSS 7.8 (CVSS 3.1), in CISA KEV.

Canonical: https://rewindex.com/cve/CVE-2026-21514
Last updated: 2026-08-19T16:26:04Z

- Published: 2026-02-10 17:51 UTC · Updated: 2026-08-19 16:26 UTC · Assigner: microsoft
- CVSS: 7.8 (CVSS 3.1) · Severity: High · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C
- EPSS: 1.6%, 75th percentile (scored 2026-10-25)
- CISA KEV: yes, added 2026-02-10, federal due date 2026-03-03, ransomware use: Unknown
- CWE: CWE-807

## Description

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

## CISA required action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

## Affected vendors and products

- Microsoft: Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
- Microsoft: Microsoft Office LTSC 2021
- Microsoft: Microsoft Office LTSC 2024
- Microsoft: Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021
- Microsoft: Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2024

## References

- [CVE record on cve.org](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-21514)
- [NVD entry](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-21514)
- [https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-21514](https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-21514)

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