CVE-2026-88150: CWE-908: Use of Uninitialized Resource in Microsoft Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Description
CVE-2026-88150 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise, specifically in Microsoft Office Word. It involves the use of an uninitialized resource that could allow an unauthorized attacker to execute code remotely over a network. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating a significant risk. An official fix is available from Microsoft, and the vendor manages remediation for this cloud-hosted service. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Microsoft
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft
Microsoft Office 365 for Mac
Microsoft
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021
Microsoft
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024
Microsoft
Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021
Microsoft
Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2024
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-88150) is classified as CWE-908 (Use of Uninitialized Resource) affecting Microsoft Office Word within Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise. It allows remote code execution by exploiting uninitialized resources. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, with attack vector network, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has published an official fix and manages remediation for this cloud service. The affected versions include multiple specific builds of Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise as listed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This poses a high risk to users of Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise until patched.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Since this is a cloud-hosted service, Microsoft manages the remediation server-side. Users and administrators should follow the guidance in the Microsoft security update advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-88150 to ensure their environments are updated and protected.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-09T21:58:19.186Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Is Cloud Service
- true
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-88150","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6ace85612cdf04f6569ff90e
Added to database: 10/13/2026, 19:24:17 UTC
Last enriched: 10/14/2026, 01:33:40 UTC
Last updated: 10/14/2026, 01:33:40 UTC
Views: 2
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