CVE-2026-21511: microsoft 365_apps Deserialization of Untrusted Data
CVSS: 7.5v3.1HighAnalyzed
Published 10-02-2026Last modified 19-08-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-21511 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in microsoft 365_apps. EPSS estimates a 3.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 90.4% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
3.97%
0%100%
Low · +0.20 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 10-02-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 19-08-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Deserialization of untrusted data in Microsoft Office Outlook allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.5Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:CSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.5HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
3.97%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
90%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.20 pp
From 3.77% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score3.97%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Microsoft15 products
- 365_appsna
- microsoft 365 apps for enterprise≥ 16.0.1, < https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
- microsoft office 2019≥ 19.0.0, < https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
- microsoft office ltsc 2021≥ 16.0.1, < https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
- microsoft office ltsc 2024≥ 16.0.0, < https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
1 vendor · 15 products