Vulnerabilities
Microsoft Office for Mac RCE Vulnerability CVE-2026-97750 – Immediate Update Required
Microsoft released a patch for a remote code execution flaw in Excel on macOS (CVE‑2026‑97750). The issue affects only Office for Mac; other Office products are unaffected. Install the update immediately to eliminate the risk.
What happened
Microsoft discovered a remote code execution vulnerability in Excel for macOS. The flaw allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted spreadsheet file.
Impact
Only users of Microsoft Office for Mac are affected. Other Office installations (Windows, iOS, Android) are not vulnerable.
What to do
- Verify Office version on macOS. If running a vulnerable build, download the update from Microsoft’s release notes.
- Apply the update as soon as possible; the patch is included in the latest Office 2026 update set.
- Verify that the update installed successfully by checking the Office version number.
For detailed download links and release notes, see Microsoft’s official documentation.
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