Technical Severity
HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Metrics
8.8
/ 10
Minimal Risk
Critical
Vector Specification
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Likelihood
EPSS Prediction
76.76
%
Predictive Probability
Percentile Rank
98.9
th
Documented as more likely to be exploited than 98.9% of known CVEs.
Detection Date
Jan 07, 2026
Remediation Due
Jan 28, 2026
CISA Catalog Active
Threat Analysis
Microsoft Office PowerPoint contains a code injection vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PowerPoint file with an OutlineTextRefAtom containing an invalid index value that triggers memory corruption.
Remediation Directive
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.