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CVE-2026-78502: Security Advisory

CVE-2026-78502 CVSS 6.5
Who it affects
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CVE-2026-78502 Advisory

Severity: MEDIUM (CVSS 6.5)

Affected Product:

  • Microsoft Defender Business

Vulnerability: Out-of-bounds read in Microsoft Office Word allows unauthorized information disclosure over a network.

KEV Status: Not currently exploited in the wild.

Remediation: Apply available security updates from Microsoft. Refer to the official advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-78502 for patch availability and deployment guidance.

Data as of September 9, 2026. Sources: nvd.nist.gov, msrc.microsoft.com. Figures are pulled from public vendor and security data and refreshed automatically.
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