ACTIVELY EXPLOITED3 sources verified·1 min read
By Lyrie Threat Intelligence·2/10/2026
CVE-2026-21514 added to CISA KEV: Microsoft Office
Status: ✅ Confirmed exploited in the wild
Date added: 2026-02-10
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Due date: 2026-03-03
Why this matters
Microsoft Office Word contains a reliance on untrusted inputs in a security decision vulnerability that could allow an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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