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The cve 2026 55120 tag covers reporting on a high-severity Microsoft PowerPoint vulnerability addressed in the July 14, 2026 security updates. The flaw can allow arbitrary code execution when a user opens or otherwise processes malicious content. The related discussion explains its CVSS 3.1 score of 7.8, its classification as remote code execution, and why that classification can appear alongside a Local attack vector in CVSS scoring. This archive is useful for tracking the vulnerability’s risk, exploitation conditions, Microsoft’s terminology, and the relevant PowerPoint patching guidance for systems affected by the update.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    CVE-2026-55120: Patch PowerPoint RCE in July 14 Updates

    CVE-2026-55120 is a high-severity Microsoft PowerPoint vulnerability that can let an attacker run arbitrary code after a user opens or otherwise processes malicious content. Microsoft published the flaw on July 14, 2026, with a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.8 and classified it as remote code execution...