MEDIUM
CVE-2026-33822
CWE-125Published: April 14, 2026· Updated: Apr 17, 2026
6.1
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.05%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:14.5th
Official Description
Out-of-bounds read in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information locally.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-33822 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.1.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Mentioned vendors (from description):
Microsoft
CPE data not yet available in NVD for this CVE.
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2026-33822
CVSS Score6.1 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-125
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.05%
PublishedApr 14, 2026
Related CVEs (CWE-125)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-33822 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.