cve 2026 20946

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CVE-2026-20946 is a Microsoft Excel remote code execution vulnerability that requires local file parsing to trigger. Discussions on WindowsForum clarify the distinction between its CVSS Attack Vector of Local (AV:L) and the Remote Code Execution (RCE) label in the CVE title. The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to deliver a malicious Excel file, but exploitation occurs when Excel parses the file locally on the endpoint. This nuance helps defenders understand the full attack chain: remote delivery combined with local trigger. The tag covers technical analysis of the CVE, including CVSS scoring, attack vectors, and mitigation strategies for enterprise IT and security professionals managing Microsoft Office deployments.

  1. Remote Delivery, Local Trigger: Excel CVE-2026-20946 RCE

    Microsoft’s choice of the phrase “Remote Code Execution” in the CVE title for CVE‑2026‑20946 is not a mistake — it’s an operational signal about attacker origin and potential impact — while the CVSS Attack Vector value of AV:L (Local) is a precise, technical statement about where the vulnerable...
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