PowerPoint vulnerabilities: known CVEs & security history
Microsoft · Actively exploited · 15 tracked CVEs · 0 actively exploited · updated September 2026 · what is a CVE? →
This is the full list of known vulnerabilities (CVEs) across all PowerPoint release lines — 15 in total. A CVE here doesn't mean your version is affected — check PowerPoint's current status and the safe version to run.
Known PowerPoint CVEs
Actively-exploited and most-severe first. Open any CVE for full details.
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-69797 | high | 8.8 | 1% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-69767 | high | 8.8 | 1% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-69678 | high | 8.8 | 1% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-55123 | high | 7.8 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-55120 | high | 7.8 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-55043 | high | 7.8 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-44812 | high | 7.8 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-44803 | high | 7.8 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2024-20673 | high | 7.8 | 1% | 2024 |
| CVE-2021-27056 | high | 7.8 | 3% | 2021 |
| CVE-2026-45649 | high | 7.1 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-72977 | medium | 6.5 | 1% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-72975 | medium | 6.5 | 1% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-78513 | medium | 5.5 | 1% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-68809 | medium | 5.5 | 0% | 2026 |
Is my PowerPoint version affected?
The list above spans every release. To know whether your version is affected — and the minimum safe version to upgrade to — check it directly.
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PowerPoint vulnerabilities — frequently asked
How many known vulnerabilities does PowerPoint have?
IsItPatched tracks 15 CVEs for PowerPoint. 0 are critical-severity and 11 high-severity. These span every release line — what matters is whether the version you run is affected.
Does PowerPoint have any actively-exploited vulnerabilities?
None of PowerPoint's tracked CVEs are currently in CISA's KEV catalog — but new ones can be added at any time, so keep your version current.
What is the most severe PowerPoint vulnerability?
Among tracked issues, CVE-2026-69797 (HIGH, CVSS 8.8) ranks highest — a Use-after-free weakness.
Is PowerPoint safe to use?
It depends on the version. The latest supported PowerPoint release clears the known issues; older versions may still be affected. Check the exact version you run for a verdict.
CVE data aggregated from NVD, CISA KEV and EPSS (FIRST.org). Related: PowerPoint security status · PowerPoint end-of-life · actively-exploited CVEs. Always verify against Microsoft's advisories — see our disclaimer.