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CVE-2026-88145: Security Advisory

CVE-2026-88145 CVSS 8.8
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CVE-2026-88145 Advisory

Severity: HIGH (CVSS 8.8)

Affected Product:

  • Microsoft Defender Business

Vulnerability Description: Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Excel allows remote code execution.

KEV Status: Not currently exploited in the wild

Remediation: Apply security updates from Microsoft. See official guidance: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-88145

Recommendation: Prioritize patching due to HIGH severity and remote exploitation vector.

Data as of October 14, 2026. Sources: nvd.nist.gov, msrc.microsoft.com. Figures are pulled from public vendor and security data and refreshed automatically.
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