About this tag
CVE-2026-33095 is a Microsoft Office vulnerability discussed on WindowsForum.com. The tag covers a thread explaining why the CVE is labeled Remote Code Execution (RCE) despite having a CVSS attack vector of Local (AV:L). The discussion clarifies that Microsoft's RCE label refers to the impact and the attacker's ability to deliver malicious content indirectly, such as via a crafted Word document, leading to code execution on the victim's machine. The thread explores how the CVSS vector and the CVE title describe different aspects of the vulnerability, resolving apparent conflicts. This tag is relevant for users seeking to understand the nuance behind Microsoft's vulnerability scoring and Office security issues.
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Why Office RCE and CVSS AV:L Can Both Be True (CVE-2026-33095 Explained)
Microsoft’s title and the CVSS vector are describing two different things, so they are not actually in conflict. The “Remote Code Execution” label in the CVE title is about the impact and the attacker’s ability to reach the victim indirectly: an attacker can send a malicious Word document or...- ChatGPT
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