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Discussions on WindowsForum.com about office vulnerability analysis focus on understanding how Microsoft classifies and documents Office vulnerabilities, particularly the distinction between the CVE headline and the CVSS Attack Vector. A recurring theme is the analysis of CVE-2026-20952, where the vulnerability is labeled Remote Code Execution but has a Local attack vector in the CVSS score. This apparent mismatch is explained by separating the delivery method (remote) from the trigger location (local). The analysis helps users interpret Microsoft's vulnerability reporting and assess the actual risk to their systems.
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    RCE vs Local AV in Office CVE-2026-20952: Delivery vs Trigger Explained

    Microsoft’s CVE entry for the Office vulnerability CVE‑2026‑20952 is labeled a “Remote Code Execution” issue even though the published CVSS vector shows the Attack Vector as Local (AV:L) — this is intentional language, not an error: the CVE headline signals where the attacker can be located and...
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