Microsoft Office for Mac Remote Code Execution Vulnerability CVE-2026-97752

What Happened

A remote code execution flaw (CVE‑2026‑97752) was discovered in Microsoft Office for Mac, specifically affecting Excel. The vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Excel file.

Impact

Only users running Microsoft Office for Mac are at risk. Other Office products (Windows, iOS, Android) are not affected. The flaw could lead to full system compromise if an attacker successfully delivers a malicious file.

Mitigation

Office for Mac users must install the latest security update released by Microsoft. The update is available through the standard Office update mechanism or via the Microsoft Update catalog. No action is required for non‑Mac Office installations.

• Verify Office version: 2026 or later.
• Run Office update or check for updates in the Help menu.
• Restart Office after installation.