Vulnerabilities
Microsoft Office for Mac CVE‑2026‑80091: Information Disclosure Vulnerability Fixed
Microsoft has released security updates for Office for Mac to address CVE‑2026‑80091, an information‑disclosure flaw that could expose sensitive data. Administrators should verify that affected Mac installations are updated; other Office products are unaffected.
What Happened
Microsoft discovered an information‑disclosure flaw in Office for Mac, identified as CVE‑2026‑80091. The vulnerability allows an attacker to read sensitive data from a compromised system.
Impact
Only Office for Mac installations are affected. Other Office products (Windows, web, mobile) are not impacted.
Mitigation
- Check the Office version on all Mac hosts.
- Download and install the latest Office for Mac update from Microsoft.
- Verify that the update includes the CVE‑2026‑80091 fix.
Verification
After applying the update, run a quick version check: open Office, select About, and confirm the build number matches the latest release. No further action is required for non‑Mac Office deployments.