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CVE-2026-78525 Microsoft CVE debrief
A use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Office Outlook allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network. This CVE was published on 2026-09-08T18:20:48.227Z and was last modified on 2026-09-17T20:18:33.263Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. The vulnerability affects Microsoft Office Outlook deployments, which defenders should assess for exposure and prioritize patching to prevent unauthorized code execution over a network. The CVE record and NVD detail page provide information on the vulnerability.
- Vendor
- Microsoft
- Product
- Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
- CVSS
- HIGH 8.8
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-09-08
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-09-17
- Advisory published
- 2026-09-08
- Advisory updated
- 2026-09-17
Who should care
Defenders responsible for Microsoft Office Outlook deployments should assess exposure and prioritize patching to prevent unauthorized code execution over a network. This includes verifying versions and configurations of affected systems and monitoring for unauthorized code execution attempts. Defenders should also review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified.
Why it matters
Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure of Microsoft Office Outlook and applying patches to prevent unauthorized code execution over a network.
- Verify exposure of Microsoft Office Outlook deployments
- Apply patches to prevent unauthorized code execution
- Monitor for unauthorized code execution attempts
- Verify versions and configurations of affected systems
Technical summary
The vulnerability is a use-after-free issue in Microsoft Office Outlook, which allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network. The CVSS score is 8.8, and the severity is HIGH. This vulnerability requires verification from official sources, and defenders should prioritize verifying exposure of Microsoft Office Outlook and applying patches. The CVE record and NVD detail page provide information on the vulnerability.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure of Microsoft Office Outlook and applying patches. This vulnerability requires verification from official sources.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify exposure of Microsoft Office Outlook
- Apply patches from Microsoft
- Monitor for unauthorized code execution attempts
Evidence notes
The CVE record and NVD detail page provide information on the vulnerability. However, the corpus does not establish versions, exploitation, impact, or remediation, which require verification from official sources.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-78525 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-78525
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-78525 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-78525
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-78525
[email protected] - Patch, Vendor Advisory
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.