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title: Critical Microsoft Office Flaw Lets Attackers Take Control Without User Interaction
description: Microsoft patches critical Office vulnerability CVE-2026-26110; affects millions across platforms. Update now to prevent attacks.
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# Critical Microsoft Office Flaw Lets Attackers Take Control Without User Interaction

Microsoft patches critical Office vulnerability CVE-2026-26110; affects millions across platforms. Update now to prevent attacks.

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Microsoft patched a dangerous vulnerability on March 10, 2026, that affects Office across Windows, Mac, and Android devices. The flaw, CVE-2026-26110, scores 8.4 out of 10 for severity and lets attackers execute malicious code without any user clicks or elevated permissions. The scariest part? Simply viewing a malicious file in Windows Preview Pane triggers the attack. Users don't need to open anything – just highlighting the file is enough for hackers to gain system control. Fortunately, no active attacks have been detected yet, and Microsoft calls future exploitation "less likely." Still, the vulnerability affects millions of Office installations from 2016 through 2024 versions, plus Office 365 and mobile apps. IT teams should patch immediately or disable Preview Pane as a temporary fix. **Source:** [Cybersecurity News](https://cybersecuritynews.com/microsoft-office-vulnerability-enables-rce-attack/)

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