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CVE-2026-26109 is a Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution vulnerability that has generated discussion on WindowsForum.com due to an apparent contradiction in its CVSS vector. While the advisory describes it as remote code execution, the CVSS Attack Vector is listed as Local (AV:L). Community explanations clarify that the title refers to the attacker's location and impact, while the CVSS vector reflects where the vulnerable code executes—inside a local process on the victim endpoint. Understanding this distinction is key for defenders assessing the threat. The tag covers technical analysis of the vulnerability's nature, CVSS scoring nuances, and practical implications for security teams.
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    Remote Delivery, Local Execution: Explaining CVE-2026-26109 in Excel

    Microsoft’s advisory for CVE-2026-26109 calls it a “Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability,” yet the published CVSS vector lists the Attack Vector as Local (AV:L) — an apparent contradiction that has confused many defenders. The short, practical answer is this: the CVE title is...