Vulnerability intelligence

CVE-2026-40364

Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

CVSS Score

8.4

High

EPSS — Exploit Probability

4.4%

Riskier than 90% of all CVEs

Exploitation

Not in CISA KEV

No federal exploitation record

Remediation

Patch available

Vendor fix published

1 article across 1 outlet · first covered May 12, 2026 · latest May 12, 2026

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