About this tag
The cve 2026 55055 tag covers a high-severity Microsoft Word code-execution vulnerability discussed in connection with Microsoft’s July 2026 Office security updates. The available coverage explains why the issue can be described as “remote” while its CVSS attack vector is Local: the attacker may be remote, but the vulnerable component processes malicious input locally. It also records a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.8, with low attack complexity, no required privileges, and user interaction required. The vector indicates potential impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The tagged thread focuses on installing the July Word and SharePoint fixes.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    CVE-2026-55055: Install July Word and SharePoint RCE Fix

    CVE-2026-55055 is a high-severity Microsoft Word code-execution vulnerability, but its CVSS attack vector is Local rather than Network. The apparent contradiction comes from two different uses of remote: Microsoft’s title describes the attacker’s position, while CVSS describes where the...