About this tag
This tag covers CVE-2026-70311, a Microsoft Office Word remote code execution vulnerability addressed in the August 11, 2026 Office security releases. The fix is delivered through Microsoft's August security builds, and administrators are advised to update Word installations across Microsoft 365 Apps update channels, Office LTSC, and Office 2019. The vulnerability is documented in Microsoft's Security Update Guide and Office security release notes, with the record published on August 11, 2026. Content here focuses on the practical steps for IT administrators to verify that managed devices have received the update, ensuring protection against this specific Word RCE threat.
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    CVE-2026-70311: August Office Builds Fix Word RCE

    Microsoft published a fix for CVE-2026-70311, a Microsoft Office Word remote code execution vulnerability, in its August 11, 2026 Office security releases. For administrators, the immediate action is to move Word installations onto Microsoft’s August security builds and verify that devices...