CVE-2026-21509

HIGH KEV

Microsoft 365 Apps and Office - Security Feature Bypass via Untrusted Input

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

CVE-2026-21509 is actively exploited and listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added January 26, 2026. EIP tracks 16 public exploits from researchers including XiaomingX, gavz, kimstars.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This repository contains a functional exploit PoC for CVE-2026-21509, leveraging a novel approach combining fluid dynamics theory with NFS protocol exploitation. The code implements a temporal vortex attack using RPC fragmentation and energy cascade techniques to achieve remote code execution.

Description

Reliance on untrusted inputs in a security decision in Microsoft Office allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

Exploits (16)

github WORKING POC 10 stars
by XiaomingX · pythonpoc
https://github.com/XiaomingX/data-cve-poc-py-v1/tree/main/2026/CVE-2026-21509

This repository contains a functional exploit PoC for CVE-2026-21509, leveraging a novel approach combining fluid dynamics theory with NFS protocol exploitation. The code implements a temporal vortex attack using RPC fragmentation and energy cascade techniques to achieve remote code execution.

Classification
Working Poc 85%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Complex
Reliability
Theoretical
Target: NFS (Network File System) protocol implementation
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to target NFS server · Python environment with required dependencies (numpy)
mistral-large-3 · analyzed Feb 27, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 9 stars
by gavz · poc
https://github.com/gavz/CVE-2026-21509-PoC

This repository provides a harmless, non-exploit Proof of Concept for CVE-2026-21509, a Microsoft Office security feature bypass vulnerability. It generates a harmless DOCX file containing dummy embedded OLE components for defensive research, EDR/AV visibility testing, and training purposes.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Other
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Theoretical
Target: Microsoft Office 2016, 2019, LTSC 2021, LTSC 2024, Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
No auth needed
Prerequisites: User interaction (the victim must open the file)
mistral-large-3 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 8 stars
by kimstars · poc
https://github.com/kimstars/Ashwesker-CVE-2026-21509

This is a working PoC for CVE-2026-21509, a Microsoft Office OLE security feature bypass vulnerability. It generates a DOCX file with an embedded OLE object to test the bypass, requiring user interaction to open the file.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Auth Bypass
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Microsoft Office 2016, 2019, LTSC 2021, LTSC 2024, Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Vulnerable Microsoft Office installation (pre-Jan 26, 2026 patch) · User interaction to open the malicious DOCX file
MITRE ATT&CK
mistral-large-3 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 3 stars
by SimoesCTT · poc
https://github.com/SimoesCTT/CTT-MICROSOFT-OFFICE-OLE-MANIFOLD-BYPASS-CVE-2026-21509

This repository contains a proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2026-21509, leveraging a temporal resonance technique to bypass Microsoft Office OLE validation. The exploit uses a 33-layer manifold to achieve speculative execution, evading detection mechanisms like AMSI/EDR.

Classification
Working Poc 85%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Complex
Reliability
Theoretical
Target: Microsoft Office (OLE validation engine)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Python environment · Target system with vulnerable Microsoft Office installation
mistral-large-3 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 3 stars
by SimoesCTT · poc
https://github.com/SimoesCTT/CTT-NFS-Vortex-RCE

This PoC exploits a vulnerability in NFS (CVE-2026-21509) using a novel approach based on fluid dynamics (CTT-Navier-Stokes mapping) to craft RPC fragments. It implements Theorem 4.2 energy cascade for evasion and payload delivery, targeting NFS protocol procedures.

Classification
Working Poc 85%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Complex
Reliability
Theoretical
Target: NFS (Network File System) protocol implementation (version not specified)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to target NFS service (port 2049) · Vulnerable NFS implementation · Python environment with required dependencies (numpy)
mistral-large-3 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec SCANNER 2 stars
by decalage2 · poc
https://github.com/decalage2/detect_CVE-2026-21509

This repository provides a YARA rule and a Python script to detect MS Office files containing 'Shell.Explorer.1' OLE objects, which are indicators of potential exploitation of CVE-2026-21509. The script analyzes OpenXML, OLE/CFB, and RTF documents for the presence of the specific CLSID associated with the vulnerability.

Classification
Scanner 100%
Attack Type
Other
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Microsoft Office
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to potentially malicious MS Office files
mistral-large-3 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 1 stars
by SimoesCTT · poc
https://github.com/SimoesCTT/SCTT-2026-33-0007-The-OLE-Vortex-Laminar-Bypass-

This PoC exploits CVE-2026-21509 by bypassing OLE/COM mitigations in Microsoft Office via a 33-layer energy cascade technique, achieving RCE through temporal resonance manipulation in OLE2 objects.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Complex
Reliability
Theoretical
Target: Microsoft Office 2016-2024 / Microsoft 365
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim must open a malicious Office document
mistral-large-3 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec SCANNER 1 stars
by ksk-itdk · poc
https://github.com/ksk-itdk/KSK-ITDK-CVE-2026-21509-Mitigation

This repository contains PowerShell scripts for detecting and remediating CVE-2026-21509 by checking and setting registry values related to Microsoft Office COM compatibility. It does not include exploit code but provides mitigation steps.

Classification
Scanner 90%
Attack Type
Other
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Microsoft Office (ClickToRun)
Auth required
Prerequisites: Administrative access to modify registry values
mistral-large-3 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
github WORKING POC
by razureink · pythonpoc
https://github.com/razureink/cve-2026-21509-office_security_bypass_reproduction

This repository provides a functional proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2026-21509, a Microsoft Office security feature bypass vulnerability. The exploit generates malicious RTF/DOCX files embedding crafted OLE objects to bypass Protected View and OLE kill-bit mitigations, allowing arbitrary command execution.

Classification
Working Poc 98%
Attack Type
Other
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Microsoft Office 2016, 2019, 2021, 2024, Microsoft 365 Apps (versions prior to January 2026 patches)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Affected version of Microsoft Office installed on target system · User interaction to open the malicious document
mistral-large-3 · analyzed Jul 23, 2026 Full analysis →
github WORKING POC
by SecureWithUmer · c++poc
https://github.com/SecureWithUmer/CVE-2026-PoCs/tree/main/2026/CVE-2026-21509

This PowerShell script mitigates CVE-2026-21509, a critical RCE vulnerability in Microsoft Office's OLE/COM handling, by setting a Kill-Bit for the vulnerable CLSID {EAB22AC3-30C1-11CF-A7EB-0000C05BAE0B}. The script checks registry paths for the Kill-Bit flag, applies it if missing, and provides a test RTF file to verify protection.

Classification
Working Poc 98%
Attack Type
Other
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Microsoft Office 2016, 2019, LTSC 2021/2024, Microsoft 365 Apps (pre-January 26, 2026 patches)
Auth required
Prerequisites: Windows 10/11 with Office 2016+ · Administrator rights · PowerShell 5.1+
mistral-large-3 · analyzed Jul 08, 2026 Full analysis →
github WRITEUP
by sentinel-aidefense · poc
https://github.com/sentinel-aidefense/CVE-2026-21509

This repository provides a detailed technical analysis of CVE-2026-21509, a security-feature bypass vulnerability in Microsoft Office that allows crafted documents to load restricted COM components. It includes root cause analysis, attack chain details, detection guidance, and mitigation strategies, but no functional exploit code.

Classification
Writeup 100%
Attack Type
Other
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Theoretical
Target: Microsoft Office 2016, 2019, LTSC 2021, LTSC 2024, Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
No auth needed
Prerequisites: User interaction to open a crafted document
mistral-large-3 · analyzed Jun 30, 2026 Full analysis →
github WORKING POC
by XZ1r0 · pythonpoc
https://github.com/XZ1r0/cve-2026-poc-collection/tree/main/windows/CVE-2026-21509-PoC

This repository contains a functional PoC for CVE-2026-21509, a Microsoft Office security feature bypass vulnerability. The PoC generates a harmless DOCX file with dummy OLE components to simulate structural markers related to the vulnerability, useful for defensive research and EDR/AV visibility testing.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Auth Bypass
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Microsoft Office (2016, 2019, LTSC 2021, LTSC 2024, Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: User interaction (victim must open the crafted DOCX file)
mistral-large-3 · analyzed May 21, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC
by DameDode · client-side
https://github.com/DameDode/CVE-2026-21509-POC

The repository contains a functional Python script that generates a malicious DOCX file exploiting CVE-2026-21509 by embedding a crafted OLE compound file with a user-specified CLSID. The script constructs a valid Office Open XML document with required metadata and relationships.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Microsoft Office Word (specific version not specified)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Python 3.6+ · valid CLSID for exploitation
mistral-large-3 · analyzed Mar 13, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC
by suuhm · poc
https://github.com/suuhm/CVE-2026-21509-handler

This PowerShell script applies a kill-bit registry modification to mitigate CVE-2026-21509 in Microsoft Office 2016 by disabling a vulnerable COM object. It includes functionality to check, apply, and remove the kill-bit, as well as verify relevant KB updates.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Other
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Microsoft Office 2016 (32/64-bit)
Auth required
Prerequisites: Administrator privileges · Microsoft Office 2016 installed
mistral-large-3 · analyzed Mar 02, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC
by planetoid · poc
https://github.com/planetoid/cve-2026-21509-mitigation

This repository contains a PowerShell script that mitigates CVE-2026-21509, a Microsoft Office Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability, by applying registry keys to block a vulnerable COM component. The script detects Office installation types and applies the necessary registry changes to prevent exploitation.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Other
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Microsoft Office 2016 and 2019
Auth required
Prerequisites: Administrative privileges · Microsoft Office 2016 or 2019 installed
mistral-large-3 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC
by kaizensecurity · poc
https://github.com/kaizensecurity/CVE-2026-21509

The repository contains a Windows shortcut (LNK) file that exploits CVE-2026-21509 by executing 'calc.exe' via a crafted path. This is a functional PoC demonstrating arbitrary code execution through a malicious LNK file.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Windows (version unspecified)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim interaction (e.g., opening the LNK file)
mistral-large-3 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.7215
EPSS Percentile 99.4%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation active
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CISA KEV 2026-01-26
VulnCheck KEV 2026-01-26
ENISA EUVD EUVD-2026-4666
CWE
CWE-807
Status published
Products (10)
microsoft/365_apps (2 CPE variants)
Microsoft/Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise 16.0.1 - https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft/Microsoft Office 2016 16.0.0 - 16.0.5539.1001
Microsoft/Microsoft Office 2019 19.0.0 - 16.0.10417.20095
Microsoft/Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 16.0.1 - https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft/Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 16.0.0 - https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
microsoft/office 2016 (2 CPE variants)
microsoft/office 2019 (2 CPE variants)
microsoft/office_long_term_servicing_channel 2021 (2 CPE variants)
microsoft/office_long_term_servicing_channel 2024 (2 CPE variants)
Published Jan 26, 2026
KEV Added Jan 26, 2026
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026