Vulnerability Identifier
CVE-2026-20952
2026-01-13
Severity Assessment
8.4
HIGH
CVSS v3.x Score
Clinical Analysis (Description)
Use after free in Microsoft Office allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
Vector Sequencing
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Impact Consequences
Technical Impact
Unchanged
Scope
High
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Population
Affected Configurations
Total: 5 detected entries
Software List
Scrollable
Timeline
Time Line
PUBLICATION
13 Jan 2026
MODIFICATION
14 Jan 2026
Impact Statistics
Key Metrics
CVSS Score
8.4
HIGH
Products
5
Affected
Remediation Protocol
Recommended Solution
No automatic solution found. Check vendor references.
Patch Library
No direct patch listed in database.
Recommended Actions for Administrators
Immediate Action Plan
1. Inventory
Identify all affected systems in your infrastructure.
2. Assessment
Assess exposure and criticality for your organization.
3. Mitigation
Apply patches or available workarounds.
4. Verification
Test and confirm effectiveness of applied measures.
Sources & Bibliography