Microsoft Word file inclusion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Microsoft Word and classified as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function. This manipulation causes file inclusion. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-62804. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Microsoft Word (the affected version unknown) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a file inclusion vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-73. The product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

External control of file name or path in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

It is possible to read the advisory at msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-62804 since 07/14/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/08/2026).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2

VulDB Base Score: 4.8
VulDB Temp Score: 4.6
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CNA Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: File inclusion
CWE: CWE-73
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

07/14/2026 CVE reserved
09/08/2026 +56 days Advisory disclosed
09/08/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/08/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-62804 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-62804
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-399955

Entryinfo

Created: 09/08/2026 19:36
Changes: 09/08/2026 19:36 (61)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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